Support Worker

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions•Neodesha, KS

About The Position

The Permanency Support Worker works alongside Case Managers and Permanency staff to support children and families throughout the permanency process. The role helps strengthen families, supports reunification efforts, and ensures children receive appropriate care and support. Duties include providing guidance to families, supervising visits, offering emotional and crisis support, connecting families with community resources, coordinating services, transporting children, and maintaining complete case documentation. The position also involves participating in staff meetings, training, and collaborative team efforts to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

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.