Kinship Navigator Specialist - Build Family Stability

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid leave

Résumé du poste

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking a Kinship Navigator Specialist to help children remain connected with relatives and trusted adults who care for them. You will assess caregiver needs, develop Kinship Support Plans, and connect families with essential services and resources, including healthcare, childcare, food, clothing, and transportation support.

You will collaborate with community partners to strengthen support systems, promote placement stability, and work toward safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or human services, plus two years full-time paid child welfare experience.
• Master's degree in Human Services is acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Assess caregiver needs and develop Kinship Support Plans with achievable goals and action steps.
• Help caregivers access childcare, food assistance, clothing, transportation, and medical care.
• Link families to community programs, financial assistance, insurance, and legal support.
• Strengthen caregiver engagement and support and promote family stability.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Resource navigation

Communication skills

Plan development

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or AA in Social Work or Human Services

Description du poste

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking a Kinship Navigator Specialist to help children remain connected with relatives and trusted adults who care for them. You will assess caregiver needs, develop Kinship Support Plans, and connect families with essential services and resources, including healthcare, childcare, food, clothing, and transportation support.

You will collaborate with community partners to strengthen support systems, promote placement stability, and work toward safe