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Foster Care Navigator AFPRR
Job Location:
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Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position: Foster Care Navigator AFPRR
Status: Full Time Non-Exempt
Reports to: Regional Resource Team Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Foster Care Navigator is responsible for providing direct support and guidance to current and prospective foster parents through in-person contact telephone contact and/or email depending on the needs of the foster parents.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Must be available to prospective foster families and assist them in navigating through the licensing process.
- Serve as liaison between the licensing worker or child placing agency and the current or prospective foster family when need for clarification.
- Ability to work independently and meet job requirements
- Ability to Provide Foster Care Licensing Support Services to the Native American Community.
- Provide quality customer service primarily via phone and email
- Sensitive to the concerns of potential foster parents
- Ability to establish rapport quickly and effectively with families
- Ability to identify resources available to adoptive families statewide
- Ability to share personal experiences with foster care in a professional manner with the public
- Ability to maintain contract compliance
- Participates in required trainings.
- Attend all scheduled team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Personal experience with the child welfare system as a licensed foster adoptive relative or kinship caregiver
- Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures
- Involvement in the local foster family community and foster family groups
- Ability to related to current and prospective adoptive foster and kinship families
- Ability to relate to local DHS and private agency personnel
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate families with whom the Foster Care Navigator works
- Ability to travel/work statewide as necessary
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Michigan Drivers License appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.
Working Conditions
- Works in an office environment and in the community as needed.
- Position may require evening and weekend hours.
- Possible stressful environment working with families and court system.
- Fast paced enthusiastic and team oriented workplace.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers the program the department and the agency.
About Company
The Judson Center provides expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults, and families impacted by abuse, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.
