Schedule: M-F (8am-4pm) - on call every 5-6 weekends
Join Our Team as a Foster Care Worker!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Wichita Children’s Home is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual to join our team!
About the Role:
As a Foster Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, providing essential clerical and recordkeeping support to the Foster Care Director and Case Managers while building positive relationships in our community. Your role will directly impact children and foster families by ensuring they receive the care, support, and resources they need.
What You’ll Do:
- Be a Hero for Kids: Screen and assess children for victimization through meaningful conversations and reviews of case information.
- Matchmaker Extraordinaire: Place children in loving, licensed family foster homes that meet their unique needs.
- Connector of Resources: Refer children and foster families to specialized services and community resources.
- Be a Calming Presence: Use compassion and de-escalation techniques to help children transition into foster homes smoothly.
- Keep Safety as a Top Priority : Develop safety plans for children and foster families as needed.
- Community Liaison: Be the bridge between children, families, and the Wichita Children’s Home.
What We Expect:
- You’re a scheduling wizard—95% of projects completed on time? No problem!
- You’re organized, communicative, and flexible, thriving both solo and in team environments.
- You bring compassion, patience, and understanding to every interaction, especially when working with special needs youth.
- You have a valid Kansas driver’s license and are comfortable with basic computer tasks.
Your Background:
- High school diploma or GED required; experience with children is a plus!
- Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for navigating tough conversations with sensitivity.
- You can write reports, interpret safety rules, and present information confidently.
The Physical Stuff:
- You’ll be on the move—standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
- We’ll provide reasonable accommodations to help you thrive in your role.
Perks of the Job:
- A chance to change lives and be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team.
- The opportunity to represent the Wichita Children’s Home in the community with pride.
- An environment where your skills and compassion truly make an impact.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, employer-paid life insurance with the option to add coverage for dependents
- Employee Assistance Program with the ability to send unlimited text, video, and audio messages, or schedule 30-minute live session with your dedicated therapist
- 403b retirement plan with matching after one year of employment
- 7 company paid holidays off per year
- 17 days of PTO accrued each year
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference? Apply today and join our mission to support children and families in need!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position's schedule is: M-F 8am-4pm - on call every 5-6 weekends. Does that work for you?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (Required)
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
