Kinship Support Specialist

Blueprints; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

403B

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

BluePrints is hiring a Kinship Support Specialist to maintain contact with County Children and Youth Services and private providers, attend court hearings, and ensure compliance with laws and agency policies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and two years’ experience with children and families.

You will develop community collaborations, update the Kinships Caregiver handbook, and manage contract paperwork and deadlines while building relationships with local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with children and families required

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with County Children and Youth Services and private providers involved with the program.
• Attend court hearings and meetings related to job duties.
• Understand and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and professional credentialing standards.
• Understand and maintain compliance with agency policies.
• Understand and maintain compliance with agency contracts with Children and Youth Services agencies, completing all paperwork associated with the position and meeting deadlines as outlined within such contracts.
• Provide ongoing collaboration with community resources and update Kinships Caregiver handbook as needed.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, social service agencies, and other such organizations within the communities served.
• Complete all Kinship Supports Intervention model responsibilities.

Skills

Child & family experience

Community collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

NOW HIRING: Kinship Support Specialist -

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with children and families required

Join our Team!

BluePrints is hiring a Kinship Support Specialist! The Kinship Support Specialist will maintain contact with County Children and Youth Services and private providers involved with the program. Attend court hearings and meetings related to job duties. Understand and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and professional credentialing standards. Understand and maintain compliance with agency policies. Understand and maintain compliance with agency contracts with Children and Youth Services agencies, completing all paperwork associated with the position and meeting deadlines as outlined within such contracts. Provide ongoing collaboration with community resources and update Kinships Caregiver handbook as needed. Build strong relationships with businesses, social service agencies, and other such organizations within the communities served. Complete all Kinship Supports Intervention model responsibilities.

• Competitive wage, salary & benefits
• 403B, Paid time off, Employee Assistance Program
• Business mileage reimbursement - .76 Cents/mile

For more information, please visit our website at www.myblueprints.org or call Kami Manni at 724-225-9550 Extension 477.