Full-Time Healthy Families Family Support Worker – Assessment Coordinator
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Parent Educator/Case Manager providing and arranging for services and support to enhance families and other family functions as well as educating parents in child development and positive parent/child interaction. Interview expectant mothers and parents of newborns for eligibility in Healthy Families; refer families in need of extra supportive services to appropriate program or agencies; periodically assesses projects families. All efforts are documented.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Screens/Assessments 40%
• Conducts and completes screenings/assessments (Family Stress Checklist Interview) on families referred by local hospitals, health departments, and other community agencies. Determine families in need of extra support services, and make referral to Healthy Families Home Visitor and /or other community services. Meet with supervisor to review family status.
• Conduct periodic assessments (Family Stress Checklist Interview, Home Observation Measurement of the Environment; Denver II) of enrolled families to determine progress.
• Serve as a family advocate as needed, making appropriate referrals to community resources for families on follow-up status, families enrolled in program, and others referred to the program. Act as a liaison for the local hospital, the county health department, and other agencies.
Case Management 20%
• Develop and manage an Individualized Family Service Plan coordinating with Participant Families and other community resources and agencies.
• Aiding families to meet their plans, advocating and providing support for the families efforts.
• Teaching problem solving and appropriate coping techniques to enhance family function.
• Provides crises intervention support on a 24 hour basis on a rotating basis.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance with medical and immunization needs of the child.
Parent Educator 20%
• Establishing a trusting relationship through a mentor type relationship, developed through weekly home visits.
• Applies specialized knowledge of parent/child interaction and child development to help client families improve their parenting skill.
Other 20%
• Attend in-services and ongoing training.
• Meets with supervisor weekly.
• Attends Team Meetings.
• Maintains complete and current client files and provides reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment Office and client homes.
Lifting Requirements Up to 25 pounds.
Travel Requirements Must have vehicle in good condition; able to travel to and from client homes and transport client families to appointments. Must have valid drivers license and current insurance.
Other Must have a home telephone and be willing to handle emergency or crises situation with the assistance of the supervisor.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education Family Support Specialist: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services or education field, as well as some specialized training in child development or in parent education (eg. Parents as Teachers certification).
Family Support Worker: HS Diploma or equivalent as well as some specialized training in child development or parent education.
Experience Demonstrated maturity and experience in successfully raising/working with infants and young children. Must also have:
• A working knowledge of family systems and parenting.
• A respect and acceptance of diverse health and parenting beliefs.
• An ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families.
• A maturity in exercising judgement.
• An ability to handle stressful situations.
Mandated Reporter
All KCSL employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. Failure to properly report to SRS and the supervisor can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. See Mandated Reporter Policy in the Employee Handbook for details.
The duties and responsibilities of this job are subject to change without prior notice.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position and to view the full job-description go to the careers section at www.kcsl.org and submit an online application.
Kansas Children’s Service League is an equal opportunity employer.
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