Job Title: Parent Support Specialist

Program: Child Placing Agency

Job Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly); Full-Time

Location: Wichita, Kansas, and surrounding counties

Reports To: CPA Supervisor

Supervises: Not Applicable

Details: On Site and In Home

Job Summary

The Child Placing Agency Parent Support Specialist supports assigned Specialists and foster homes.

Position Overview:

• Provides crisis/on call services and 24 hour, 7 days a week support to assigned foster families
• Attends home visits with CPA Specialists for assigned foster families
• Assists CPA Specialist with documentation
• Assists CPA Specialist with matching children and foster homes
• Assists foster parents in accessing resources throughout the community to meet foster child needs
• Requires daily communication with CPA Specialists
• Understands and follows DCF licensing regulations
• Monitor and responds timely and appropriately to emails and phone calls
• Uploads and enters confidential information accurately into electronic health record system
• Submits incident reports when appropriate
• Provides foster parents in Trauma-Informed for Permanency and Safety-Deciding Together (TIPS-DT) training
• Maintains good working relationships and facilitates communication with foster families and CPA Specialists
• Maintains regular contact with supervisor and CPA Specialists
• Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours

Requirements Include:

• Requires high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
• A detailed understanding of foster care preferred
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person