Family Support Specialist (KS)
About The Position
Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join its Kansas Foster Care team. The role partners with Foster Care Case Managers to provide support services to parents and families, strengthen relationships, and help reunify parents and children. Through short- and long-term interventions using social work and educational methods, the specialist develops trusting, nurturing, and supportive relationships with families. Support may include individual or group family support and supervised visitation. The position is based at the Kansas City, Kansas office and reports to the Director of Permanency Services.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working with children and families.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child development practice.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Pass a background check, physical, and drug screening.
- Valid driver's license in the state of residence, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and support during family time, appointments, transitions, and emergencies.
- Supervise family time in an office, home, or community setting.
- Support parents during supervised family time by modeling safe, nurturing interactions.
- Coach parents and children during interactions to build skills and promote growth.
- Staff children in hospitals or placements when supervision is required.
- Work with families on case plan goals and court orders.
Benefits
- 9 paid holidays.
- Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Health insurance benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, for team members working at least 30 hours per week.
- Cafeteria plans, including a Health Savings Account and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ancillary insurance benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and voluntary life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
