Saint Francis Ministries·Wichita, Kansas
Provide direct in-home crisis management and support services to help children and families achieve permanency. Responsibilities include implementing safety plans, teaching parenting skills, and coordinating with community partners and case teams.
The 2nd Shift Family Support Worker provides direct crisis management services including, but not limited to, in-home, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management, to assist children and families in reaching permanency.
Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management.
Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration.
Develops short term safety plans to resolve crisis situations.
Works with community partners to access supports for children and families during a time of crisis.
Frequent communication/coordination with on call screener during crisis situations.
Supervises and transports children and families, as needed.
Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.
Supports resource families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
Monitors and supervises family interactions.
Provides clerical support to case teams as needed.
Assists with filing or closing out files as need or requested by Supervisor.
Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules.
Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for a human services degree or two years of experience with families. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass multiple comprehensive background checks.
Market context
In Kansas, family support and after-hours roles are often driven by agencies that need coverage outside standard business hours, so reliable availability and transportation matter. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are at least 21, hold a valid driver’s license, and can clear multiple background checks; a human services degree or two years of family experience can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your schedule and documentation before applying.
