Saint Francis Ministries·Wichita, Kansas
Provides direct crisis management, de-escalation, and behavior management services to children, youth, and families outside of normal business hours. Responsible for supervising assigned youth, ensuring their physical needs are met, and coordinating with community partners and supervisors.
The Family Support Worker for After Hours provides direct crisis management services outside of normal business hours. This position is also responsible for supervising assigned children/youth each night and assisting with ensuring their physical needs are met and arrive to and picked up from placement on time.
Provides direct services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management to children/youth and families.
Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration through face-to-face interactions.
Develop short-term safety plans with children/youth and families to resolve crisis situations.
Works with community partners to access supports for children/youth and families during a time of crisis.
Frequent communication/coordination with After Hours Coordinator and Supervisor during crisis situations.
Supervises and transports children/youth and families, as needed and according to policy.
May assist with medication management and documentation for children/youth waiting for placement.
Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.
Supports foster families to maintain placements and help children/youth work toward permanency.
May monitor and supervise family interactions.
Travels throughout the state of Kansas to provide crisis management services to children/youth and families.
Work a flexible schedule after normal business hours to meet the needs of children/youth, families, staff, and community partners.
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, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
Reports critical incidents to DCF according to policy.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
Market context
In Kansas, after-hours family support roles often appeal to agencies that need coverage outside standard business hours, so candidates who can work weekdays and respond reliably tend to stand out. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, age 21+, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and preferably 2 years of experience with children, youth, and families. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original job description and confirm your schedule and transportation details match the posting.
