START Family Mentor Kansas City

Full-Time
Position Responsibilities

• 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 within 24 hours of referral; facilitates initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
• Engages and works in partnership with case manager and families 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 no less than 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 professionals
• Provides transportation and resources and coordinates community support services as needed
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have lived experience with substance abuse, treatment and recovery with a minimum of three years of continuous recovery and be working with a stable recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, other recovery support group)
• Requires knowledge of recovery resources and has experience interacting with individuals seeking recovery
• Personal experience with child welfare preferred
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
• Computerized data base programs
• Spreadsheet programs
• Word processing programs
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
• Computerized e-mail systems
• Calculators, copiers, fax machines
• Telephones and voicemail systems
• Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to efficiently operate other office equipment such as telephones, voicemail systems, copy and fax machines, and scanners.
• Adherence to DCCCA Values:
• We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
• We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
• We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
• We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.

Physical Requirements

Required
The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
• Talk, hear, taste, or smell
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Move lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
• Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e. substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.
Possible Opportunities For Promotion And/or Growth**

• START Case Manager

**Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.**