Kinship Navigator: CT Kinship Navigator Program- 6519
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JOB TITLE: Kinship Navigator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 7AM-9PM flexible
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program Manchester CT
PC#: 1253
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program (CKIN)
The Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program (CKIN) is a program intended to prevent the disruption of foster care placements and increase stability and permanency by providing timely in-home interventions with kinship caregivers and the children in their care. CKIN collaboratively identifies the needs of the family children and overall home environment. Through empowering and motivating caregivers providing psychoeducation and skill development caregivers will learn additional information pertaining to foster care the impact of trauma how to manage trauma-related behaviors and moods and be connected to resources.
Do you have lived Foster Care and/or Kinship care* experience If so then this might be the perfect fit for you!
*Kinship care is defined as the raising of children by grandparents and/or other extended family members. This also encompasses fictive kin as unrelated adults with whom they have close family-like relationships such as godparents step-parents neighbors and close family friends.
- Help Foster Care children and families navigate change.
- Utilize your lived experience with Foster Care and Kinship care to build bonds with children and families and make a positive impact on their lives!
- Supportive team environment
- Inclusive work culture
- Flexible Schedule!
- No weekends or on-call requirements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts needs assessments to identify needs in the following areas: basic needs legal child welfare caregiver social support caregiver health caregiver education & training family functioning childcare education & child development child social support child health and cultural support;
- Assists families on how to identify and prioritize family needs and how to navigate and access community resources;
- Identifies culturally appropriate resources for families within their communities;
- Provides support to families and connects them to needed resources in their community;
- Advocates for the needs of the family to all parties involved;
- Participates in trainings and meetings and regularly attends supervision;
- Documents all services and contacts with families collateral contacts and providers..
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an Associates degree plus an extra two years experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years extra experience in related field will be considered.
Experience: At least two (2) years experience working with families and knowledgeable about community resources and services. Experience in advocacy work in behalf of children and families preferred. Closely related kinship caregiver experience of 2 years or more preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid current drivers license and must own vehicle to drive regularly to home visits.
Training: Participate in agency required training and additional training recommended by supervisor.
Why Join CHR
Award-Winning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!
Employee Involvement:
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION *:
$18.8631/hour minimum and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Employment Type
Full-Time
