FPS Family Support Worker Wichita

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• Provides for the safety, stability and well‑being of children and families during the referral period
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths‑based approach to children and families consistent with evidence‑based practice models
• Makes decisions according to guidelines from the supervisor, family‑preservation procedures, evidence‑based practice model and DCCCA policies
• Meets DCF timelines: connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; initial family meeting within 48 hours; complete assessment‑based case plan within 20 days; case closure within 3–6 months
• Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and families to complete assessments
• Visits the family home weekly to monitor progress toward case‑plan goals and assess each child’s safety
• Assesses child safety at every contact and reports all suspected abuse or neglect
• Provides support and resources on nutrition, hygiene, household and time management, home and child safety, basic parenting, transportation, problem solving, and communication
• Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well‑being
• Stays current on community resources and assists families in obtaining assistance
• Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, track attendance and support achievement
• Acts as a liaison with Behavioral Health and the Child Placement Agency to support treatment and respite plans
• Provides transportation as necessary to meet program goals and fidelity standards
• Collects drug screens as necessary
• Documents case activities and information weekly
• Appears and testifies in court as required
• Responds promptly to family crisis situations, documents incidents, and is available 24/7 to clients
• Promotes and practices teamwork in all activities
• Fosters and maintains professional relationships with families, community partners and peers
• Participates in professional development that is relevant
• May be required to drive regularly to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services
• Personal experience with addictions treatment or child welfare preferred
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License, in‑force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets the organization’s insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position

• Overall computer knowledge and proficiency with computerized database programs, spreadsheet programs, and word‑processing programs
• Ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as computerized e‑mail systems, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephones, voicemail systems, and scanners
• Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face‑to‑face, on‑site, in‑person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language
• Regular and predictable on‑site attendance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adherence to DCCCA Values: deliver research‑based services, value the people and communities served, encourage leadership, and hold ourselves accountable for high‑quality services

• Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
• Talk, hear, taste, or smell
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Move, lift, or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work at a computer for extended periods, sitting or standing
• Operate successfully in environments involving mentally and emotionally stressful topics (e.g., substance use disorder, mental…