Family Support Worker

KVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS

22h

About The Position

The Family Support Worker (FSW) provides critical support to Case Managers in achieving timely permanency for children and families involved in the child welfare system. This role includes direct service to clients, including transportation, supervision, skill-building, and documentation, all aimed at promoting child safety and family stability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience working with children and/or families required.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and visitation support for clients; use of agency fleet vehicles available
• Supervise parent-child and sibling visits, monitoring interactions and assessing family progress
• Serve as a positive role model for children and families
• Assist families in accessing community resources, including housing, utility support, healthcare, and mental health services
• Teach and reinforce daily living skills such as budgeting, housekeeping, and parenting techniques
• Provide in-home support and guidance to clients to enhance family functioning
• Maintain accurate and timely case activity logs, ensuring documentation is entered within the required timeframe per DCF contract
• Participate in case management meetings and case planning conferences as needed
• Assist in reviewing and preparing case plans and documentation for submission to DCF and court
• Attend court hearings as required, presenting professionally and communicating effectively
• Review and verify data in daily, weekly, and monthly reports; follow up on discrepancies as needed
• Maintain and update case management systems (CMS) to ensure records are current and accurate
• Assist with file preparation and reconciliation for DCF audits
• Support team operations by performing various administrative and service-related tasks
• Attend all required training sessions to remain in compliance with agency and contract requirements

Benefits

• Company-paid clinical supervision
• CEU-eligible in-house training
• Generous PTO
• Parental leave
• Health benefits
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees