Parent Support Worker

Parent Support Specialist 

Location: Harvey, Marion, & McPherson Counties (Kansas)
Organization: Prairie View, Inc.

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Prairie View is seeking a compassionate, dependable Parent Support Specialist to support children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. This role focuses on strengthening families, coordinating care, and building long-term stability through community-based services.

If you’re passionate about mental health, family advocacy, and hands-on support — this is meaningful work with real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide parent support and wraparound services to children with SED and their families

• Coach families to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs

• Assist families in navigating services, resources, and the SED Waiver Program

• Support crisis intervention in collaboration with case managers and care teams

• Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties

• Assess family strengths, needs, and appropriate service levels

• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, schools, and external providers

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation

• Meet weekly billable service expectations (24 hours/week)

• Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development

• Transport clients as needed (valid license and insurance required)

Minimum Qualifications

• Age 21 or older

• High school diploma required
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred

• At least 2 years of experience working with children
  Experience with emotionally disturbed children and families strongly preferred

• Strong communication, listening, and documentation skills

• Ability to recognize non-verbal behavior and emotional cues

• Comfortable working with families in home, school, and community settings

• Ability to maintain Kansas Case Manager Certification and required CEUs

• Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Basic computer and word-processing skills

• Must pass KBI, DCF, and Central Registry background checks

Professional Development & Training

• Required Kansas State trainings (Case Management, Parent Support, Wraparound Facilitation)

• Ongoing continuing education and in-service training

• Access to Relias Learning for skill-building in mental health and treatment methods

• Annual professional development planning with your supervisor

Why You’ll Love Working at Prairie View

We take care of those who take care of others. Full-time team members enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

• Delta Dental & Vision Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• HSA with Employer Contributions

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Generous PTO Accrual

• Bereavement Leave

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Is:

• Empathetic but emotionally grounded

• Organized and dependable

• Comfortable working with high-need families

• Passionate about child mental health and advocacy

• Able to balance compassion with structure and boundaries