Foster Care Homes Worker

Job Description

The Resource Worker uses his/her abilities, under supervision, to support resource families in providing safe, secure care for children in out-of-home placement.

• 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.
• 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.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field from an accredited college or university
• PS-MAPP Trainer
• Two years' experience working with children and families.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, KBI, and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
• FBI fingerprint check if relocated to KS in the last 5 years.
• Lifting requirement of 30 - 50 lbs.
• Must have valid KS driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.