Parent Support and Prevention Specialist

FosterAdopt Connect•Wichita, KS

2d•$47,000 - $49,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Parent Support and Prevention Specialist works directly with families to provide supportive services, resources, and parenting education designed to strengthen family stability and prevent children from entering formal foster care. This role focuses on empowering parents, promoting child well-being, and connecting families to community-based services tailored to their individual needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.
Experience preferred.
Experience working with marginalized communities with an understanding of the barriers that impact underserved communities.
Quickly establish rapport and build trust.
Adaptable and proactive self-starter who effectively multitasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization to meet all objectives and deadlines.
Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by adjusting communication approaches to effectively engage clients, families, and colleagues.
Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences.
Follow confidentiality guidelines and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Model ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as needed.
Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Receive and manage caregiver referrals from leadership, delivering timely assistance to support effective care for children within program guidelines.
Prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining frequent, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions.
Ensure the specific reporting and procedural requirements of the program are used consistently and accurately and maintain up-to-date documentation in the client database system.
Provide caregivers with information, referrals, community resources to improve caregiver access to family resources (i.e. basic need items, money to pay for bills, tutoring resources, recreational activities, scholarships, etc.) in a timely manner while implementing trauma informed care practices.
Guide caregivers in identifying, applying for, and securing eligible benefits, ensuring timely connection to appropriate resources.
Consistently and proactively communicate and meet with clients per program guidelines.
Schedule weekly in-home visits, complete caregiver assessments, and deliver parenting curriculum modules while ensuring compliance with program guidelines.
Create a plan, in partnership, with caregivers to meet identified needs.
Enhance caregivers’ social support systems (i.e. professional agencies, support groups, parent groups, professional helpers, extended family, etc.).
Submit month-end client progress reports to supervisor by the third business day of the new month.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community partners to create strong partnerships to enable a continual flow of regularly received referrals. Participate in outreach efforts as assigned. Attend community meetings as needed.
Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Program Manager.
Actively contribute both independently and as part of a team; participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions.