Senior Kinship Navigator Caseworker – Home Again

A Second Chance Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Second Chance Inc in Pittsburgh seeks a Caseworker IV, Kinship Navigator (Home Again) to assist kinship families, provide education on the kinship process, and identify placement options for unhoused individuals. The navigator will offer kinship support and family finding, coordinating with DCYF for in-home stabilization services.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, leadership, and a passion for kinship care, with extensive travel and flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience.
• Preferred: BA in Social Work or related field with 5–10 years of child welfare experience, or MSW with 2 years of child welfare experience.
• Knowledge of foster care services and client/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Increase kin placements for the unhoused and improve placement stability.
• Identify potential placements and advocate for family-led decisions.
• Deliver timely referrals to placement within 5–14 days.
• Provide emergency kinship navigation during crises.
• Conduct screening via phone and document Family Finding results for DHS/DCYF.
• Complete in-person or virtual home visits to assess kinship options.
• Collaborate with DCYF and Kinship Navigator to secure resources.
• Engage with homeless shelters and systems to support stability.
• Assist with referrals through monthly shelter visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Kinship care passion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

A Second Chance Inc in Pittsburgh seeks a Caseworker IV, Kinship Navigator (Home Again) to assist kinship families, provide education on the kinship process, and identify placement options for unhoused individuals. The navigator will offer kinship support and family finding, coordinating with DCYF for in-home stabilization services.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, leadership, and a passion for kinship care, with extensive travel and flexible scheduling as needed.