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
• Provide parent support and wraparound services to children with SED and their families
• Coach families to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs
• Assist families in navigating services, resources, and the SED Waiver Program
• Support crisis intervention in collaboration with case managers and care teams
• Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties
• Assess family strengths, needs, and appropriate service levels
• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, schools, and external providers
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation
• Meet weekly billable service expectations (24 hours/week)
• Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Transport clients as needed (valid license and insurance required)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Age 21 or older
• High school diploma required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• At least 2 years of experience working with children
Experience with emotionally disturbed children and families strongly preferred
• Strong communication, listening, and documentation skills
• Ability to recognize non-verbal behavior and emotional cues
• Comfortable working with families in home, school, and community settings
• Ability to maintain Kansas Case Manager Certification and required CEUs
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Basic computer and word-processing skills
• Must pass KBI, DCF, and Central Registry background checks
Professional Development & Training
• Required Kansas State trainings (Case Management, Parent Support, Wraparound Facilitation)
• Ongoing continuing education and in-service training
• Access to Relias Learning for skill-building in mental health and treatment methods
• Annual professional development planning with your supervisor
Why You’ll Love Working at Prairie View
We take care of those who take care of others. Full-time team members enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:
Health & Wellness
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Delta Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Financial Security
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Work-Life Balance
• Generous PTO Accrual
• Bereavement Leave
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Is:
• Empathetic but emotionally grounded
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working with high-need families
• Passionate about child mental health and advocacy
• Able to balance compassion with structure and boundaries