Permanency Support Worker
Company: TFI Family Services, Inc.
Location: Chanute
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
$2000 Sign-On Bonus Average hourly rate is $17.13 (including
wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) This
position has remote capabilities for those that live in or around
Chanute/Iola area Permanency Support WorkerTFI is a leading child
welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services
and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we
do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create
new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet
the needs of families of children.Qualifications:High School
diploma or equivalent required with two years' experience in child
and family services field required. Bachelor's degree
preferred.Valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting
standards.Benefits:Competitive payFlexible ScheduleHealth
InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany paid Life
insurance401(k) Match20 days of personal leave in first year of
employment11 paid holidaysLongevity bonusEmployee Assistance
ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramReferral programThe Family
Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these
areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma
and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an
affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and
families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting
the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.As a Permanency
Support Worker provides support to the staff in the Permanency
Services Program. Promotes the well-being of children in the
Permanency Program, participates in staff meetings and training and
coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing
Permanency Services.Provides support to the staff of the Permanency
Program on a day-to-day basis.Ensures requirements of the case
plan, as developed by the child and family team are met.Maintains a
close working relationship with public and private agencies
involved in providing Permanency Services/support.Provides
assistance with basic services required to meet the developmental
needs of the child/family.Supervises visitations between the
child/family and supports the reunification process.Provides
emotional support, informal counseling, role modeling, realistic
expectations and communication and coping skills according to best
practices standards.Provides crisis intervention, education and
assistance with problem solving.Instructs the family in child
development, parenting skills, child behavior management,
childcare, home and money management, meal planning, and food
preparation.Provides families with an understanding of the
Permanency Program processes and determines requirements.Serves as
a liaison between families and Permanency Program staff. Provides
routine services to support placements and obtains needed documents
for the family's file.Accomplishes child transport requirements.The
employee is required to be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
and possess a valid license, therefore. If using an agency vehicle,
the employee must meet agency insurance underwriting
standards.Prepares case files for audit and notifies the Case
Manager of missing or incomplete documentation.Completes
documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive,
analytical, and evaluative content.Coordinates Permanency Program
and requirements with public and private agencies.Coordinates with
Agency program staff on the delivery of services to children and
families.Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicles
while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must
possess a valid driver's license. Must meet agency underwriting
standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting
clients.Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or
interferes with the responsibilities of the position.Advocates,
promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in
all day-to-day interactions.Develops, promotes, and practices
teamwork in all activities.Other duties as assigned.If you want to
make a difference in a child's life, join our team today!TFI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.To apply, please visit KSPCM123
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