Kinship Navigator Lead — Child Welfare Impact

A Second Chance; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A Second Chance is seeking a Supervisor II, Kinship Navigator at the Pittsburgh Corporate Office to lead the Kinship Navigator team, oversee placement processes, and ensure regulatory compliance across county and agency partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, data oversight, and complex case management support to improve placement outcomes and program efficiency in kinship care services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related discipline with 1–3 years of child welfare experience, or a Bachelor’s with 3–5 years.
• Internal candidates with ASCI experience and a Bachelor’s degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Kinship Navigator staff to ensure kinship-focused placement, family finding, screening and assessment.
• Review all Kinship Navigator documentation for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with ACCYF staff and leadership to strengthen processes and remove barriers.
• Engage in case discussions with the child welfare triad and manage client-specific issues.
• Coordinate Kinship Navigator trainings with ASCI and ACCYF to support growth and staff development.
• Prepare written reports and compile monthly data on program outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership abilities

Kinship care knowledge

DPW compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master’s in Social Work (1–3 years child welfare)

Bachelor’s in Social Work (3–5 years child welfare)

Internal ASCI experience + Bachelor’s

Job description

A Second Chance is seeking a Supervisor II, Kinship Navigator at the Pittsburgh Corporate Office to lead the Kinship Navigator team, oversee placement processes, and ensure regulatory compliance across county and agency partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, data oversight, and complex case management support to improve placement outcomes and program efficiency in kinship care services.