Kinship Navigator & Social Worker - Services Advocate

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Excellent paid leave time package

7 Paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services seeks a Kinship Navigator Specialist for their Ankeny Campus. This role focuses on supporting kinship caregivers by providing individualized services, developing support plans, and connecting them with essential resources.

To qualify, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field and have at least two years of experience in child welfare. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits including medical insurance, a 401k plan, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or human services field required.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in child welfare preferred.
• Experience with foster and adoptive families is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services for kinship caregivers.
• Develop Kinship Support Plans to meet caregivers' needs.
• Connect caregivers with supplemental resources.
• Create a supportive home environment for children.

Skills

Experience in child welfare

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess caregiver needs

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Master's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Four Oaks Family & Children Services seeks a Kinship Navigator Specialist for their Ankeny Campus. This role focuses on supporting kinship caregivers by providing individualized services, developing support plans, and connecting them with essential resources.

To qualify, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field and have at least two years of experience in child welfare. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits including medical insurance, a 401k plan, and flexible scheduling.