Kinship Navigator

Kinship Navigator $21.07 to $27.08 per hour/commensurate of experience PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW Maintain children in kinship and fictive kin care by providing collateral and case management services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts initial and comprehensive assessment of children and their kinship caregivers to identify service needs. Provide in home-based support services to children and families. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of available services and resources for kinship caregivers and provide support in accessing those services. Maintain client records. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other service providers, including participation in monthly meetings with DCF's Regional Gatekeeping Liaison. Provide transportation support where needed. Be available for on-call duties. Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES Minimum 2 years lived experience as either kinship caregivers or have lived in a household that provided kinship care required
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Knowledge of community integration strategies and techniques.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified.
Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation required.
Benefits for the positions include: Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)403(b) with a generous employer contribution Employer-Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation with 15 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidays Bridges is STAR-LRP AND HRSA Approved, and some positions may be eligible for loan repayment through these programs. Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans Job Posted by ApplicantPro