Kinship Navigator Social Worker - Flexible Schedule

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k plan

Growth & advancement opportunities

Paid leave time

7 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Résumé du poste

Four Oaks seeks a Kinship Navigator Specialist in Iowa City to provide individualized services for kinship caregivers and their families, focusing on placement stability, reunification, and child safety.

You will assess caregiver needs, develop action-oriented support plans, and connect families with affordable childcare, medical services, food assistance, and legal aid. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or related field is required, with two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• To qualify you must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or AA degree in social work or a human services related field plus two years of full time paid experience in child welfare, or a Master’s Degree in Human Services.

Responsabilités

• Make an assessment of kinship caregiver needs and identify the best way to support children in their care.
• Develop a Kinship Support Plan with action steps to outcomes, including childcare access and health services.
• Coordinate with support groups to provide communication and emotional support.
• Connect kinship caregivers with supplementary resources such as food assistance, child care, FIP, medical insurance or legal aid.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree, Master's or AA degree in social work or a human services related field

Description du poste

Four Oaks seeks a Kinship Navigator Specialist in Iowa City to provide individualized services for kinship caregivers and their families, focusing on placement stability, reunification, and child safety.

You will assess caregiver needs, develop action-oriented support plans, and connect families with affordable childcare, medical services, food assistance, and legal aid. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or related field is required, with two years of related experience.