Family Support Worker

KVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS

7h • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

KVC Kansas is hiring a full-time Family Support Worker in Olathe, Kansas. The position provides support and assistance to Case Managers in facilitating timely permanency for children and families in need of care. The worker provides in-home family support, supervises visits, teaches daily living and parenting skills, connects clients with community resources, and assists with transportation. The role also involves case management participation, advocacy, documentation, database maintenance, case-plan processing, and compliance with DCF contract requirements. Employees attend mandatory training and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required state-specific trainer certifications, such as MAPP Foundations and DT.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook email.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field.
• At least two years of experience in children and family services.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to children and families.
• Supervise parent/child and sibling visitations, assess family functioning, and document progress.
• Serve as a positive role model and teach parents daily living skills, including budgeting, housekeeping, and evidence-based parenting techniques.
• Help clients identify and access community resources, including housing, utilities, mental health services, and general healthcare.
• Provide safe transportation and visitation support as needed; agency fleet vehicles are available.
• Participate in case management meetings and planning conferences.
• Attend court hearings as required and communicate professionally on behalf of the agency and families served.
• Complete and submit accurate case activity logs within the same month of service to meet DCF contract requirements.
• Assist with file preparation and reconciliation for DCF audits.
• Monitor, update, and maintain the CARE database; review reports for accuracy and follow up on missing or incorrect data.
• Review, correct, and process case plans and ensure their timely delivery to DCF and the court system.
• Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid clinical supervision.
• CEU-eligible in-house training.
• Generous paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Health benefits.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
• Talent development and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED