Adoption Social Worker jobs in Wichita, KS

Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management

Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration

Participates in case conferences, family meetings, client assessments, and in the team decision making process

Assists families to establish a support network with family, kinship and community

Refers clients to community services and assists in arranging appointments as needed

Assists in gathering information for initial and on-going assessments

Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations

Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire

Participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed

Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes

Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency

Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families progress; critical trends, barriers and solutions to achieving outcomes, and relationships wtih other agencies/communities

Works collaboratively with Permanency Specialist assigned

Supervises and transports children and families as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.21 - $20.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Great Bend, KS 67530: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person