Kinship Care Navigator (Bilingual) – Foster & Adoption

Wayfinder Family Services; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) with holidays

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

PSLF eligible

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a Family Specialist in Martinez, CA to provide intensive support and guidance to kinship caregivers navigating the Resource Family Approval (RFA) pre-approval process. The role emphasizes ensuring licensing standards and promoting safe, stable family placements for children involved in the child welfare system.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work or has relevant coursework/experience, is bilingual in Spanish, and has knowledge of crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or 18 units of Psychology, Sociology and/or Communication or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and kinship care needs.

Responsibilities

• Educate on the Resource Family Approval (RFA) process, timelines, and expectations.
• Support caregivers in promoting child safety, permanency and well-being.
• Guide families through pre-approval steps: fingerprints, applications, paperwork, training requirements.
• Conduct home visits to ensure home environment and safety standards.
• Identify barriers to approval and develop solutions with families and social workers.
• Connect caregivers to pre-service training and community resources.
• Collaborate with social workers and RFA staff for timely approvals.
• Participate in case consultations and team meetings.
• May transport clients as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

18 units in Psychology/Sociology/Communication

Job description

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a Family Specialist in Martinez, CA to provide intensive support and guidance to kinship caregivers navigating the Resource Family Approval (RFA) pre-approval process. The role emphasizes ensuring licensing standards and promoting safe, stable family placements for children involved in the child welfare system.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work or has relevant coursework/experience, is bilingual in Spanish, and has knowledge of crisis