Family Support Worker - Attendant Care

Saint Francis Ministries•Salina, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSW - Attendant Care serves a vital role in day-to-day operations and care for children/youth. They are the primary caregivers, in supervising and attending to the safety and daily needs of children/youth, while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
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 requirements of 50 lbs.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2 years’ experience working with children/youth and families.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, and behavior management to children/youth.
Participates in children/youth’s daily routine.
Provides structure to children/youth who are waiting in a Saint Francis Office.
Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to children/youth.
Supervises and monitors children/youth according to policy.
Provides positive, trauma informed interactions with children/youth.
Demonstrates respect and the ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental towards children/youth.
Assists in the overall cleanliness of the office.
Tracks children/youth’s belongings and medication when they arrive and leave the office.
Helps to ensure the educational needs of children/youth are met either through participation with online schooling or attendance at an educational institution.
Ensures children/youth are engaged in activities throughout the day.
Ensures children/youth are being cared for and are provided meals and prescribed medication.
May transport children/youth to scheduled appointments such as medical or mental health, school, or placements.
Completes timely documentation for all children/youth receiving attendant care services.
May assist with clerical duties such as filing and answering phones as assigned.
May travel throughout the state of Kansas to provide case management services to children/youth and families or assist other offices in caring for children/youth and families.
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of children/youth and families.
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.