Kinship Navigator: CT Kinship Navigator Program- 5741

About the program:

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.

Program/Location:

Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program, Hartford, CT

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;
• Aids 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;
• Supports 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 Associate’s 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 driver’s license and must own vehicle to drive regularly to home visits.

Benefits:

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 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!
• 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.

Pay:

$20.6586/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)

About CHR:

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!