Kinship Care Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Kinship Care Coordinator role to join our Care Management Team in Columbus, Ohio. The Kinship Care Coordinator works collaboratively with Social Workers in family intervention to provide an array of supportive and educational services. NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value. The organization has been serving communities and clients since 1978, expanding and developing new and innovative programs for communities and families. They offer unique and personalized services in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. NYAP is dedicated to providing support to its employees who are compassionate and dedicated to serving clients and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker or a related Human Services field
Two years’ professional experience working in kinship care programs
Knowledge of Kinship Care Best Practice Models and Utilization of Navigator Equipment
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Works well independently and as a team member
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations

Responsibilities

Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
Educating the kinship placements on reunification efforts and setting appropriate boundaries with the parents of the 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 the 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, and use listening, interviewing, and problem solving techniques
Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals and teach home management techniques and monitors 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

Benefits

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
Flexible Hours
Mileage Reimbursement