KMS - Kinship Management Specialist (4938)

Ethiotss; North Olmsted (OH); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paycom - ATS is seeking a program support specialist for the OhioKAN initiative, dedicated to helping kinship caregivers and adoptive families access services and resources. The role involves direct family engagement, referrals, and individualized case management.

Initially in-office during onboarding, the position will transition to fully remote while maintaining scheduled hours, with travel as required and a focus on community outreach and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred.
• Travel required, as needed. Must have access to own transportation.

Aufgaben

• Receives and responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner.
• Partners with kinship and adoptive families to assess their needs, identify their goals, and provide individualized case management to provide an appropriate level of support in achieving their goals.
• Collaborates with diverse families and organizational partners with an empathetic strengths-based orientation that prioritizes dignity and respect.
• Builds and maintains relationships with public and private partners to support referrals.
• Builds and curates a list of services and resources across the region to serve kinship and adoptive families.
• Advocates alongside kinship and adoptive families for access to services to achieve their goals.
• Organizes and hosts events for outreach, public education, and to support kinship and adoptive families.
• Independently conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families’ schedules.
• Responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner.
• Partners with kinship and adoptive families to assess their needs, identify their goals, and provide individualized case management to provide an appropriate level of support in achieving their goals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal

Detail-oriented

Time management

Public Speaking

Computer literate

Event Planning

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $23.00 Hourly## Description**Basic Function**As part of the OhioKan program, this position is dedicated to supporting kinship caregivers and adoptive parents in accessing the services, resources, and social support they need to care for themselves and the children in their homes. The primary functions of this role include providing direct services to families and children, participating in continuous quality improvement activities, community outreach, collaboration, and continued learning of emerging best practices in serving kinship and adoptive families.**Onboarding:** In-office workdays may be required during the first several months of employment to support onboarding, training, team integration, and role development. Afterwards, the position will transition to fully remote. **Scheduled Work Hours:** This position requires employees to be available and actively working during their scheduled hours. The position does not offer flexibility to adjust scheduled work hours for personal appointments or other activities. PTO is available. **Responsibilities**1. Receives and responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner2. Partners with kinship and adoptive families to assess their needs, identify their goals, and provide individualized case management to provide an appropriate level of support in achieving their goals3. Collaborates with diverse families and organizational partners with an empathetic strengths- based orientation that prioritizes dignity and respect4. In partnership with the Regional Director, builds and maintains relationships with public and private partners to support referrals5. In partnership with the Regional Coordinator, builds and curates a list of services and resources across the region to serve kinship and adoptive families6. Advocates alongside kinship and adoptive families for access to services to achieve their goals7. Organizes and hosts events for outreach, public education, and to support kinship and adoptive families8. Independently conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families’ schedules9. Responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner10. Partners with kinship and adoptive families to assess their needs, identify their goals, and provide individualized case management to provide an appropriate level of support in achieving their goals11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.**Skills**Oral communication skills Detail-oriented InterpersonalWritten communication skills Time management Public SpeakingComputer literate Event Planning## Qualifications**Education**Associate’s degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred.**Experience**Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred**TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.**