Kinship Navigator Specialist - Social Worker

What you will do? As the Kinship Navigator Specialist you will provide individualized services that incorporate the voices of children, parents, kin, fictive kin and community partners in order to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families. This program is structured to meet the needs of kinship caregivers while supporting placement stability, reunification and child safety. Specific responsibilities include:Making an assessment of kinship caregiver needs related to identifying the best way to support them and children in their care.Development of a Kinship Support Plan with action steps to specified outcomes including:Support and identification of affordable childcareAccess to medical, dental and mental health servicesEnsuring the basic needs are being met including clothing, furniture, food and gas cardsAssociating with support groups to provide an outlet for shared communication and emotional support.Connecting kinship caregivers with supplemental resources such s food assistance, child care, family investment program (FIP0, medical insurance and/or legal aid. What are the Goals?Create a safe, stable and supportive home environment for childrenKeep children within their natural supportsUnderstand gaps and delays with service delivery to kinship caregiversMaintain and engage kinship caregivers using a strength-based approachIncrease kinship placementsDecrease lateral movements Why Work here? Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:Medical, dental & vision insurance401k Retirement planGrowth & Advancement opportunitiesExcellent paid leave time package7 Paid holidaysFlexible Work ScheduleBusiness casual work environmentEducational discounts What you need: To qualify you must possess a Bachelor's Degree, Master's or AA degree in social work or a human services related field plus two (2) years of full time paid experience in child welfare or a Master's Degree in Human Services. Prior experience in working with Foster and Adoptive families is a plus!