Family Support Worker

Job Details

Job Location

Topeka Office - Topeka, KS

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$18.27 - $20.19 Hourly

Description

WHO WE ARE :

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas :

• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team. Your role will work in the home of the family to teach them specific skills they need to safely remain together, such as problem-solving, crisis management, parenting, communication, budgeting, home maintenance, life skills and more. Your role will also connect families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system. As a member of the Family Preservation team, you will work with several other team members and report to our Manager of Family Preservation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have two years of relevant experience with children and families and the following :

Starting Salary : $18.27- $20.19 (Hourly)

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer