Kinship Navigator: Empowering Families, Building Stability

Four Oaks Enterprise; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Leave & Holidays

Job summary

Four Oaks is seeking a Kinship Navigator Specialist to support kinship caregivers and families in the Dubuque area. You will connect families to essential resources, build stable placements, and create individual Kinship Support Plans that address identified needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or a related field (or a Master’s in Human Services) with two years of full-time child welfare experience; prior work with Foster/Adoptive families is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or AA degree in social work or a human services related field plus two (2) years of full time paid experience in child welfare
• Or a Master's Degree in Human Services
• Prior experience working with Foster and Adoptive families is a plus

Responsibilities

• Connect kinship caregivers with resources and services to support safe, stable homes.
• Develop Kinship Support Plans with achievable goals and action steps.
• Help families access childcare, food assistance, clothing, furniture, transportation, and medical, dental, and mental health care.
• Assist families in accessing community programs, financial assistance, medical insurance, and legal support as needed.
• Strengthen caregiver engagement and support networks to encourage stability and reunification when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work or human services related field

Master's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Four Oaks is seeking a Kinship Navigator Specialist to support kinship caregivers and families in the Dubuque area. You will connect families to essential resources, build stable placements, and create individual Kinship Support Plans that address identified needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or a related field (or a Master’s in Human Services) with two years of full-time child welfare experience; prior work with Foster/Adoptive families is a plus.