Kinship Navigator I

Paycom - ATS; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

FSA plans

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services in Antioch, CA is seeking a Kinship Navigator I to provide family support and case management for kinship families, developing service plans and connecting families to resources.

This role requires a 4-year degree, bilingual Spanish preferred, and a CA driver’s license. You’ll assess needs, coordinate referrals, maintain records, and help families access funding for services as part of a comprehensive kinship program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an unrelated field and related experience will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and the kinship care needs is highly desired.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years driving history and acceptable by the agency’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Orients and educates parents with the kinship program.
• Plans and attends social events for families.
• Conducts assessments to identify family needs.
• Case management of an average 8-10 families.
• Develops appropriate family service plans.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Provides emotional support to families.
• Assists families in locating funding for services when possible.
• Maintains records of all services provided and documents assessments, meetings, decisions, and reports.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Crisis intervention knowledge

Driver's license (CA)

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Antioch Office - Antioch, CA 94509, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $28.00 - $31.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day/AM, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Program and Role Summary:

Wayfinder’sKinship Support Services Program is a kinship navigation service for grandparents, extended family members or close family friends who step up to raise children so they avoid the trauma of separation from their birth family. The program also assists kinship families that form voluntarily, without the assistance of a child welfare agency. Our program offers counseling, assistance with basic needs, support groups and workshops, respite resources and more. Kinship families are more stable, and children maintain their family connections, which produces better long-term outcomes.

The primary focus of theKinship Navigator Iis to provide family support and case management services for kinship families. Develops, coordinates, and supervises family service plans, assesses and identifies family needs and connects families to available kinship resources.

The hourly wage range for this role is $28.00 - $31.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Orients and educates parents with the program.
• Plans and attends social events for families.
• Conducts assessments to identify family needs.
• Case management of an average 8-10 families.
• Develops appropriate family service plans.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Provides emotional support to families.
• Assists family in locating funding for services if possible.
• Maintains records of all services provided and document all assessments, meetings, decisions, and reports.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an unrelated field and related experience will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and the unique needs of kinship care are highly desired.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.