Kinship Care Coordinator
Kinship Care Coordinator
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Kinship Care Coordinator
Compensation: $43000.00 to $47000.00
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
Working At NYAP
Flexible Schedule
22 Days of Paid Time Off 11Paid Holidays
Halfday Fridays throughout the summer
Excellent Compensation
Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
Retirement Matching 401K)
Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
Flexible Hours
Mileage Reimbursement
Phone Allowance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
CEUs and ongoing trainings / education
Responsibilities
- Complete initial walkthroughs home study assessments background checks and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
- Educating the kinship placements on reunification efforts and setting appropriate boundaries with the parents of the of the child(ren) placed in their care
- Develop safety plans with kinship placements as necessary
- Document all contact with clients and collaterals and complete case activities
- Engage families assess the needs related to skill training provide education demonstrate resource enhancement and develop a supportive relationship with families
- Teach and provide support through demonstration modeling written materials videos and parent groups
- Establish connections for families with necessary resources and use listening interviewing andproblem solvingtechniques
- Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals and teach home management techniques and monitors clients progress toward treatment goals
- Complete unannounced home visits to monitor in home safety plans and provide safety services for all children and families
- Coordinate organize and order all car seats used by Family Services and ensure the safety of each seat
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Social Worker or a related Human Services field
- Two years professional experience working in kinship care programs
- Knowledge of Kinship Care Best Practice Models and Utilization of Navigator Equipment
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Works well independently and as a team member
- Multitask efficiently and be flexible in all situations
If this describes YOU please apply today!
listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
