Parent Support Worker
Parent Support Specialist
Location: Harvey, Marion, & McPherson Counties (Kansas)
Organization: Prairie View, Inc.
Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives
Prairie View is seeking a compassionate, dependable Parent Support Specialist to support children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. This role focuses on strengthening families, coordinating care, and building long-term stability through community-based services.
If you’re passionate about mental health, family advocacy, and hands-on support — this is meaningful work with real impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide parent support and wraparound services to children with SED and their families
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Coach families to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs
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Assist families in navigating services, resources, and the SED Waiver Program
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Support crisis intervention in collaboration with case managers and care teams
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Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties
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Assess family strengths, needs, and appropriate service levels
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Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, schools, and external providers
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation
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Meet weekly billable service expectations (24 hours/week)
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Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development
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Transport clients as needed (valid license and insurance required)