Kinship Support Specialist — Foster Care & Adoption

Child Crisis Arizona; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Staff appreciation activities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona seeks Kinship Support Specialists within our Foster Care and Adoption Department to assist families with licensing, courtesy supervision, guardianship and adoption processes. You will travel across Maricopa County to support Kinship families, attend meetings, and ensure safe home environments with community resources.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, energetic, and dependable, with a Bachelor’s Degree and background in social services, and a valid Arizona driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience in social work or human services.
• Knowledge of Foster Care Licensing and Child Welfare.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday; flexibility for occasional weekend activities.
• Multitasking and time management skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Personal vehicle required for daily home visits.
• Clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Level one fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and attend supportive meetings.
• Attend court hearings and complete licensing/adoption documentation.
• Navigate and advocate with the Department of Child Safety and other stakeholders.
• Travel regularly throughout Maricopa County to meet families at their homes.
• Engage with families to support Kinship services and resources.

Skills

Social services experience

Multitasking

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Child Crisis Arizona seeks Kinship Support Specialists within our Foster Care and Adoption Department to assist families with licensing, courtesy supervision, guardianship and adoption processes. You will travel across Maricopa County to support Kinship families, attend meetings, and ensure safe home environments with community resources.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, energetic, and dependable, with a Bachelor’s Degree and background in social services, and a valid Arizona driver’s