Saint Francis Ministries -
Wichita KS
Foster Care Worker
Posted Jun 1
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Jun 1
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Job description
Job Description
Engages and assists prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for placement of support resources for children
Completes written documentation and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families
Coordinates PS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families
Completes written annual documentation and licensing requirements for resource families
Provides training regarding resource (kinship foster and adoptive) care, as needed
Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards
Facilitates conferences and/or assists staff in conducting conferences and related activities
Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely
Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
Provides services according to compliance guidelines
Participates in team meetings
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field from an accredited college or university
PS-MAPP Trainer
Must be at least 21 years of age
Mandated reporter
Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice
Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories
Understanding of the child welfare and state system
Family counseling techniques, both individual and group
Understanding of child and adolescents development
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be a team player
Ability to travel though out the State
Manages emotions and is able to make decisions under pressure
Organizational skills
Clerical skills including filing and typing
Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, data bases and word processing
Handles multiple priorities
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
Manages stress appropriately
Works alone effectively
Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
Understands and practices Universal Precautions...
Engages and assists prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for placement of support resources for children
Completes written documentation and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families
Coordinates PS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families
Completes written annual documentation and licensing requirements for resource families
Provides training regarding resource (kinship foster and adoptive) care, as needed
Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards
Facilitates conferences and/or assists staff in conducting conferences and related activities
Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely
Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
Provides services according to compliance guidelines
Participates in team meetings
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field from an accredited college or university
PS-MAPP Trainer
Must be at least 21 years of age
Mandated reporter
Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice
Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories
Understanding of the child welfare and state system
Family counseling techniques, both individual and group
Understanding of child and adolescents development
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be a team player
Ability to travel though out the State
Manages emotions and is able to make decisions under pressure
Organizational skills
Clerical skills including filing and typing
Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, data bases and word processing
Handles multiple priorities
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
Manages stress appropriately
Works alone effectively
Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
Understands and practices Universal Precautions...
