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$14.55/hr

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$15 - $18/hr

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Topeka, KS · Hybrid

$16.63/hr

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Support Worker

Topeka, KS · Hybrid

$16.63/hr

If so, we've got the perfect job for you! What You'll Do: As a Support Worker , you'll work alongside Case Managers to support children and families, helping them build healthy relationships and ...

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Family Support Worker-Afterhours Weekend - Part time

Hutchinson, KS • On-site

Saint Francis Ministries
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$14.75 - $19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Saint Francis Ministries rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Family Support Worker for After Hours provides direct crisis management services outside of normal business hours. This position is also responsible for supervising assigned children/youth each night and assisting with ensuring their physical needs are met and arrive to and picked up from placement on time.
  • Provides direct services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management to children/youth and families.
  • Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration through face-to-face interactions.
  • Develop short-term safety plans with children/youth and families to resolve crisis situations.
  • Works with community partners to access supports for children/youth and families during a time of crisis.
  • Frequent communication/coordination with After Hours Coordinator and Supervisor during crisis situations.
  • Supervises and transports children/youth and families, as needed and according to policy.
  • May assist with medication management and documentation for children/youth waiting for placement.
  • Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.
  • Supports foster families to maintain placements and help children/youth work toward permanency.
  • May monitor and supervise family interactions.
  • Travels throughout the state of Kansas to provide crisis management services to children/youth and families.
  • Work a flexible schedule after normal business hours to meet the needs of children/youth, families, staff, and community partners.
  • Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
  • Reports critical incidents to DCF according to policy.
  • Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
  • Ensures clients' rights are protected.
  • Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Prefer 2 years' experience working with children/youth and families.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
  • FBI Fingerprint check.
  • Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

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