Job Information
DCCCA Family Mentor in Mission, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13181110
Position Overview
- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
- Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
- Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family and facilitate the initial family meeting
- Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and family to complete assessments
- Responds to calls and client emergencies as needed including being on-call and working some weekends and public holidays as necessary
- Meets with clients at least once a week to offer one-one-one support
- Develops recovery plans, coping methods and rehabilitation services with the client
- Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals and provides client support in arranging for medical appointments, counseling, support groups and other resources as needed
- Monitors the client\'s behavior, schedule, medication and activities and reports any unusual behavior, conflicts or recovery deviations to the relevant