Relative Coordinator

Jimmy Jazz; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EmberHope is seeking a Relative Coordinator in Wichita to support kinship placements for children entering foster care. The role involves initial walkthroughs, background checks, and engaging with family and NRKIN using search tools and social media.

You will collaborate with case managers to connect supportive adults to youth, aligning with trauma-informed practices and EmberHope's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in social service or nonprofit work.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and online research.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial walk-throughs and background checks to place children in Kinship homes.
• Specialize in engaging with family and NRKIN using search tools and social media.
• Coordinate with case managers and pass identified connections to the team.
• Follow Company Policy and Program Practice Guidelines.

Skills

Social service experience

Research skills

Social media proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Location 2024 N Woodlawn Blvd,Wichita, KS, 67208,United States
• Base Pay $16.82 - $23.55 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child, either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values!

To be a successful Relative Coordinator, you must be able to do the following:

1. The relative coordinators do initial walk-throughs and background checks to place the children in Kinship homes upon entering foster care.

2. Specialize in and coordinate the search for and engagement with family and Non-Related Kin (NRKIN). Search for the adults using information from parents, youth, other team members, and files, using search websites and/or social media, as well as various family-finding tools. This search will begin when a youth enters foster care and will continue throughout the life of the case until supportive adults can be located.

3. Once support has been identified, contact them to talk about ways they may be willing to stay connected to the youth and/or family and assist them. Pass all identified connections to the case team.

4. Assist case managers with introducing the supportive adult or the family finding concepts to the case team.

5. Work with the case team to see if additional relative or NRKIN resources can be located to assist the parent with managing the requirements of the case plan and making additional connections.

6. Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.

How will you spend your time in this job?

• 50% hands-on with kinship families.
• 25% Searches and documentation

Requirements

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

1. High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. Experience in social service or nonprofit.

3. Knowledge and experience working with social media platforms and conducting research.

4. Physical working requirements - Ability to travel, driving company or personal vehicle, including at night. Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Able to walk upstairs. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employees are occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and frequently to inside conditions, with protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes.