Kinship Care Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Balance

Flex Hours

Job summary

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a full-time Kinship Care Coordinator to join our Care Management Team. The role supports kinship placements through education, safety planning, and collaboration with Social Workers.

You will complete home studies, document client interactions, and help families access resources. NYAP offers extensive training, loan repayment assistance, healthcare, paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• Two years’ kinship care experience preferred.
• Proficient with standard software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Responsibilities

• Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, and required paperwork.
• Educate kinship placements on reunification and boundaries.
• Develop safety plans and document all client interactions.
• Coordinate with Social Worker to develop service plans and monitor progress.
• Conduct unannounced home visits to review safety plans.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Kinship Care Coordinator role to join our Care Management Team in Columbus, Ohio.

Compensation: $45,000.00 to $48,000.00

To learn more about the program, please see the information below:

https://www.nyap.org/ohio/care-management

Position Summary

The Kinship Care Coordinator works collaboratively with Social Workers in family intervention to provide an array of supportive and educational services.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
• Educating the kinship placements on reunification efforts and setting appropriate boundaries with the parents of the of the child(ren) placed in their care
• Develop safety plans with kinship placements as necessary
• Document all contact with clients and collaterals, and complete case activities
• Engage families, assess the needs related to skill training, provide education, demonstrate resource enhancement, and develop a supportive relationship with families
• Teach and provide support through demonstration, modeling, written materials, videos, and parent groups
• Establish connections for families with necessary resources, and use listening, interviewing, and problem solving techniques
• Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals and teach home management techniques and monitors client’s progress toward treatment goals
• Complete unannounced home visits to monitor in home safety plans and provide safety services for all children and families
• Coordinate, organize and order all car seats used by Family Services and ensure the safety of each seat
• Work collaboratively with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker or a related Human Services field
• Two years’ professional experience working in kinship care programs preferred.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Who we are

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.