About the role
Pay: $19.23 to $21.16 per hour
Description
As a Kinship Navigator at FamilyForward, you will assist kin caretakers in understanding the complex legal, educational, and medical systems they will interact with, as well as a variety of social supports available in our community.
FamilyForward is committed to upholding the Organizational Health Anchors that we have set for the agency, including safety; mindfulness and self-regulation; relational health; cultural diversity; inclusivity, equity, and anti-racism; clinical lens; vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
What puts FamilyForward Out Front:
Brand new facility built intentionally to support the needs of staff and families
Paid time-off for Agency Wellness Week (December 25th to December 31st annually)
Programming based in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
Emphasis on professional learning, growth, and development
How we wholeheartedly take care of our people:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Optional short-term disability
Virtual medical and mental health care coverage
Employee Assistance Program counseling services
Pre-tax medical Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account for deductible expenses over $1000 individual; $2000 for families
3% dollar for dollar company-matched 403(b) retirement savings account
Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
10 paid holidays in addition to Wellness Week (December 25th – 31st), including 2 floating holidays for religious/cultural celebrations
Paid vacation time and health and wellness leave
Education assistance program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligible Site
Member and active participant in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Gateway Empowerment Institute Non-Profit Partner
What to expect on a given day as a Kinship Navigator:
You will accept and respond to referrals from the community, kinship parents, and inter-agencies needing help in providing effective care to children
You will maintain frequent, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions
You will obtain necessary releases and consents, as needed
You will assist caregivers in identifying and removing barriers to receiving services
You will create a Navigation Plan and needs assesment, in partnership, with the caregiver to meet identified needs
You will collect and record all data on presenting problems and resources/supports given in client database system
You will analyze data to identify trends and directions for future systemic advocacy efforts
You will participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Program Supervisor and CPO
You will act as liaison with key community stakeholders, develop open and clear communications with those partners, attending community meetings as needed
You will develop professional knowledge and skills by attending in-service training sessions, conferences, familiarizing yourself with community publications, and accepting cases from other programs.
You will complete 20 hours of annual training
You'll complete other projects or job duties as needed
You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field; and two or more years of experience in child welfare, family advocacy, case management, or closely related area; Candidates having lived experience in kinship care or providing kinship care is preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license and can operate a motor vehicle
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Can handle confidential information, administrative details, work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Can develop trust-based relationships with children, caregivers, and co-workers