Kinship Navigator: Connecting Native Families

Kawerak, Inc.; Nome; On-site; NOK 447,000 - 676,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Kawerak, Inc. seeks a Kinship Coordinator in Nome, Alaska (onsite) to identify, locate, and engage relatives and Tribal members for children in out‑of‑home care.

Working with CFS staff, Tribes and OCS, you will identify kin placement options, assist with licensing processes, and maintain case records for planning and court proceedings. Essential duties include kinship searches using networks and public records, notifying families, conducting home visits, coordinating safety evaluations, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in human services, family advocacy, or investigative casework.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Experience with case management or electronic case-record databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative search strategies to identify potential kinship placements.
• Use databases, tribal registries, and public records to locate relatives and create family maps.
• Notify adult family members within required timelines of placement options.
• Conduct home visits and safety evaluations for potential placements.
• Coordinate with CFS staff on licensing processes and background checks.
• Maintain confidential case records and progress reports for court proceedings.
• Attend meetings with OCS and tribal partners to coordinate efforts and ensure ICWA compliance.
• Prepare written reports for court proceedings as needed.
• Travel to remote villages for kinship outreach and visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kinship search

ICWA knowledge

Interviews & communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Case documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic case-management databases

Job description

Kawerak, Inc. seeks a Kinship Coordinator in Nome, Alaska (onsite) to identify, locate, and engage relatives and Tribal members for children in out‑of‑home care.

Working with CFS staff, Tribes and OCS, you will identify kin placement options, assist with licensing processes, and maintain case records for planning and court proceedings. Essential duties include kinship searches using networks and public records, notifying families, conducting home visits, coordinating safety evaluations, and