Kinship Navigator II and Trainer, Sacramento Kinship Support Services

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and updates Family Service Plans in coordination with county workers, kinship caregivers, and children.
• Interviews and establishes rapport with families.
• Orients and educates parents with the program.
• Conducts assessments to identify family needs.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Provides training to relative families caring for youth.
• Provides peer mentoring and peer training.
• May transport clients as needed.
• Recruits families for the program.
• Performs other duties as outlined in the position description.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Unrelated master’s degrees will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.
• A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the unique needs and dynamics of working with kinship families and youth.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and the unique needs of kinship care are highly desired.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.

Pay

The salary range reasonably expected for this position is $70,308 - $72,000.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.