Kansas Children's Service League
Bilingual Home Visiting Family Support Specialist
Kansas Children's Service League, Great Bend, Kansas, United States, 67530
Kansas Children’s Service League
is looking to hire a full-time
Bilingual Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist
in Great Bend, KS. This position earns a competitive wage starting at
$18.54 per hour
and works a Monday‑Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. About Kansas Children’s Service League
Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well‑being of children. Its programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents. Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance FSA / HSA Paid Life Insurance 401(K) & matching offerings Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave Paid Vacation & Wellness Time Paid Holidays Employee Wellness Program Earned Wage Access Telework Options Infants at Work Program Expectations for all employees
At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well‑being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high‑quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide gurus basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary
The Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for building trusting relationships with families based on the Healthy Families America model. The FSS will visit families in their homes to provide support in establishing positive home environments, promote strong attachments through the parent‑child relationships, and encourage the well‑being of children and families. Utilizing an infant mental health approach, the FSS will practice reflective strategies to strengthen parent‑child relationships, improve parenting skills, teach effective problem‑solving UIG, and reduce family stress.
Please note that being bilingual in English and Spanish is a required qualification for this position. Essential Job Functions
Home Visiting
Develops strategies to positively engage families in voluntary services through a trusting relationship. Completes initial enrollment visits with family and completes FROG assessment. Schedules and provides regular home visits with families in accordance to KCSL Healthy Families policies and procedures. Conducts ongoing screens and assessments such as the ASQ, ASQ‑SE, EPDS, and other tools required by the program. Implements research‑based curriculum, Growing Great Kids, during home visits with families. Supports and guides families in the development of the Family Goal Plan, and encourages families in achieving identified goals.
Education and Experience
Required
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience working with or providing services to children and families Ability to maintain professional boundaries when providing supportive services Able to work a flexible schedule which could include some evening/weekend hours Preferred
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is looking to hire a full-time
Bilingual Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist
in Great Bend, KS. This position earns a competitive wage starting at
$18.54 per hour
and works a Monday‑Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. About Kansas Children’s Service League
Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well‑being of children. Its programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents. Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance FSA / HSA Paid Life Insurance 401(K) & matching offerings Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave Paid Vacation & Wellness Time Paid Holidays Employee Wellness Program Earned Wage Access Telework Options Infants at Work Program Expectations for all employees
At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well‑being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high‑quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide gurus basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary
The Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for building trusting relationships with families based on the Healthy Families America model. The FSS will visit families in their homes to provide support in establishing positive home environments, promote strong attachments through the parent‑child relationships, and encourage the well‑being of children and families. Utilizing an infant mental health approach, the FSS will practice reflective strategies to strengthen parent‑child relationships, improve parenting skills, teach effective problem‑solving UIG, and reduce family stress.
Please note that being bilingual in English and Spanish is a required qualification for this position. Essential Job Functions
Home Visiting
Develops strategies to positively engage families in voluntary services through a trusting relationship. Completes initial enrollment visits with family and completes FROG assessment. Schedules and provides regular home visits with families in accordance to KCSL Healthy Families policies and procedures. Conducts ongoing screens and assessments such as the ASQ, ASQ‑SE, EPDS, and other tools required by the program. Implements research‑based curriculum, Growing Great Kids, during home visits with families. Supports and guides families in the development of the Family Goal Plan, and encourages families in achieving identified goals.
Education and Experience
Required
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience working with or providing services to children and families Ability to maintain professional boundaries when providing supportive services Able to work a flexible schedule which could include some evening/weekend hours Preferred
inion> запрос
Infant Mentalenso Health Endorsement
#J-18808-Ljbffr