Family Support Worker - Attendant Care

Saint Francis Ministries•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The FSW -Attendant Care serves a vital role in the day-to-day operations. He/she is the primary provider, in supervising and attending to the safety and daily needs of the youth, while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
First Aid/CPR
Mandt
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 valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Prefer one-year experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

Participates in the youth’s daily planning routine.
Supervises, coaches and mentors the youth.
Provides structure for the youth.
Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to the youth.
Always supervises and monitors youth.
Provides positive interaction with the youth.
Demonstrates respect and the ability to be open minded and nonjudgmental.
Assists in the overall cleanliness of the office.
Helps to ensure the educational needs of youth are met either through participation with online schooling or attendance at an educational institution.
Ensures youth are engaged in activities throughout the day including going out into the community.
Ensures youth are provided meals.
May transport youth to scheduled appointments such as medical or mental health.
Completes timely documentation.
May assist with clerical duties as assigned.
Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
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. Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.