Kinship Peer Support Specialist | Flexible Schedule

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a STEPS Kinship Peer Support Specialist to join the Kentucky Kinship Information, Navigation, and Support (KY-KINS) program within the College of Social Work.

The role provides structured peer support to kinship caregivers, linking families with resources and developing life skills through one-on-one and small group sessions. Training and certification opportunities are offered, with a flexible daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Extensive first-hand, or “lived”, personal experience with kinship caregiving.
• Experience working with varied and diverse individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of policy, processes, and resources related to kinship caregiving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage your schedule ensuring all duties are performed.
• Immediate access to internet connections that support video calling or zoom meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured peer support and outreach to kinship caregivers.
• Support KY- KINS participants in home stresses, family dynamics, goal setting, social relationships, and resources.
• Promote positive behavior through modeling, goal setting, and skill development.
• Contact new caregivers to inform and register them for participation.
• Document services and communications in the kinship portal/database.
• Engage in trainings to maintain certification and provide high-quality services.
• Maintain confidentiality for all caregivers/families served.

Skills

Lived kinship caregiving

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet/video calls

Customer service oriented

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video calls (Zoom)

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a STEPS Kinship Peer Support Specialist to join the Kentucky Kinship Information, Navigation, and Support (KY-KINS) program within the College of Social Work.

The role provides structured peer support to kinship caregivers, linking families with resources and developing life skills through one-on-one and small group sessions. Training and certification opportunities are offered, with a flexible daytime schedule.