Support Worker

TFI Family Services, Inc. • Chanute, KS

23h

About The Position

TFI Family Services is hiring a Permanency Support Worker to support children and families throughout their permanency journey. Working alongside Case Managers and Permanency staff, the worker helps strengthen families, support reunification efforts, and ensure children receive appropriate care and support. The average hourly rate is $16.63, including wages, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous work experience with children and families.
• Ability to travel and transport children as needed.
• Complete a Predictive Index assessment; it takes approximately 5–7 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to children and families working toward permanency goals.
• Supervise family visitations and support healthy parent-child relationships.
• Provide emotional support, role modeling, crisis intervention, and problem-solving assistance.
• Help families access community resources and understand the permanency process.
• Coordinate services with schools, community organizations, and other public and private agencies.
• Transport children and assist with placement support services.
• Maintain documentation and help ensure case files are complete and audit-ready.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and collaborative team efforts to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

• 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after year one.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Supportive and passionate team.

What This Job Offers

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