Family Support Worker

Job Details

Job Location

Topeka Office - Topeka, KS

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$17.31 - $19.71 Hourly

Description

We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team.

Hourly Range : $17.31 - $19.71

The Family Support Worker role works in the family's home to teach them the specific skills they need to safely remain together, such as problem-solving skills, crisis management, parenting skills, communication, budgeting, home maintenance, life skills and more. This role will also be responsible for connecting families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system. As a member of the Family Preservation team, you will work with other team members and report to our Family Preservation Services Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Through a team approach with two Case Managers and 1 Family Support Worker, willsupport a caseload of up to 30families.
• Provide direct case management services to children and families, including researching community resources for families, participating in case planning, and being a positive role model for families.
• Meet with families in the home to address safety, well-being and the family / child's input and progress on case plan activities.
• Coordinate care, referrals, and linkages for families to community resources, as well as assist with transportation, housing, substance use treatment / monitoring, educational needs, health care, and other needs or activities to support success.
• Attend court hearings for all families that are court-involved as well as to testify in court proceedings as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience working with children and the following :

REQUIREMENTS

WHO WE ARE :

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

OUR WIDE STATEMENT :

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

OUR BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer