HCH Kin Connect Direct & Family/Kin Locator

FosterAdopt Connect•Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

Hope Children’s Home KinConnect Direct Care & Family/Kin Locator Job Category: Children & Youth Programs Job Status: Full-time, exempt position Reports to: Branch Director - Cape Girardeau Advisory support provided by : Recruitment Programs Manager Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to : Follow requirements and policies of the agency, contracts, state regulations, and COA standards Maintain consistent , open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions Assist in collecting information from relatives/kin to expand the child’s support system and family connections, while identifying potential relative home providers Identify and document a minimum of 50 family/kin per child through diligent search activities, including internet & database searches, child protection and court case file reviews, child and family interviews Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in our internal database program . All documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact Complete and submit all required biweekly statistics by the scheduled supervision every 2 weeks Ensure well-being assessments are completed when placed at Hope Children’s Home, upon transition from the program, and thirty (30) days post-transition Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placed at Hope Children’s Home Facilitate communication among team members and provide referring agencies with accurate family documentation, including detailed genograms, family contact information, and identified family supports Build and maintain professional networks by attending meetings with house parent, supervisor s , case manager s , case manager supervisor s , CASA, GAL, DJO, residential staff and other stakeholders . Attend all Family Support Team meetings and court hearings Assist identified family/kin members with preparation for licensure by explaining the licensing process and assisting with home licensing requirements Travel within surrounding counties to conduct home visits and attend meetings, with or without accommodation Coordinate with house parents to ensure children receive required medical, dental, mental health, and educational assessments and treatment services Assist with role-modeling, coaching, and re-direction to help children/youth self-regulate and develop independence in their daily living activities Participate as an active team member with all agency departments ( i.e. attend and participate in all scheduled internal meetings as assigned, and professional development trainings) Qualifications & Preferred Skills Bachelor’s Degree ( Master’s degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in related human services field. Previous experience working with at-risk populations Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies Outstanding organizational and planning skills . Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families C ollaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated cap ability to write clearly and persuasively Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. Q uickly establish rapport and build trust . Flexible and a self -starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines . Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics . Model ethical and professional behavior at all times . Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understandin g of systemic oppression. Flexibility and adaptability, shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations . F lexible in work hours , including a maximum of two evening shifts per week. When evening or weekend appointments are not needed with potential placement providers in a given week, those hours will be worked on-site at Hope Children’s Home supporting the house parents . Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehens ive benefits package including: Highly-competitive health plan. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution. Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee . Voluntary life and short-term disability options available . 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options. Employee Assistance Program . Generous paid time off and holidays. FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree ( Master’s degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.
Previous experience working with at-risk populations
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies
Outstanding organizational and planning skills
Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families
C ollaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams
Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated cap ability to write clearly and persuasively
Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
Q uickly establish rapport and build trust
Flexible and a self -starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines
Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics
Model ethical and professional behavior at all times
Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understandin g of systemic oppression.
Flexibility and adaptability, shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
F lexible in work hours , including a maximum of two evening shifts per week. When evening or weekend appointments are not needed with potential placement providers in a given week, those hours will be worked on-site at Hope Children’s Home supporting the house parents

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.

Responsibilities

Follow requirements and policies of the agency, contracts, state regulations, and COA standards
Maintain consistent , open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions
Assist in collecting information from relatives/kin to expand the child’s support system and family connections, while identifying potential relative home providers
Identify and document a minimum of 50 family/kin per child through diligent search activities, including internet & database searches, child protection and court case file reviews, child and family interviews
Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in our internal database program . All documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact
Complete and submit all required biweekly statistics by the scheduled supervision every 2 weeks
Ensure well-being assessments are completed when placed at Hope Children’s Home, upon transition from the program, and thirty (30) days post-transition
Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placed at Hope Children’s Home
Facilitate communication among team members and provide referring agencies with accurate family documentation, including detailed genograms, family contact information, and identified family supports
Build and maintain professional networks by attending meetings with house parent, supervisor s , case manager s , case manager supervisor s , CASA, GAL, DJO, residential staff and other stakeholders . Attend all Family Support Team meetings and court hearings
Assist identified family/kin members with preparation for licensure by explaining the licensing process and assisting with home licensing requirements
Travel within surrounding counties to conduct home visits and attend meetings, with or without accommodation
Coordinate with house parents to ensure children receive required medical, dental, mental health, and educational assessments and treatment services
Assist with role-modeling, coaching, and re-direction to help children/youth self-regulate and develop independence in their daily living activities
Participate as an active team member with all agency departments ( i.e. attend and participate in all scheduled internal meetings as assigned, and professional development trainings)