Kinship Care Coordinator

Full-time position based in Columbus, Ohio.

About the role

The Kinship Care Coordinator works collaboratively with Social Workers in family intervention to provide an array of supportive and educational services.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
• Educate kinship placements on reunification efforts and set appropriate boundaries with the parents 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 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, using listening, interviewing, and problem-solving techniques.
• Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals.
• Teach home management techniques and monitor client’s 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.
• Work collaboratively with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization.
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.
• Two years’ professional experience working in kinship care programs preferred.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Ability to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers.
• Ability to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• 22 days off each year plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Summer hours off (Friday afternoons).
• Student loan repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work anniversary trips.
• Peace leave.
• Supervision hours for staff working on independent licensure.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities on topics such as PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT, and many more.

Pay

$45,000.00 to $48,000.00 per year.