Kinship Navigator Caseworker IV (Home Again)

A SECOND CHANCE INC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$0 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Caseworker IV, Kinship Navigator (Home Again) is responsible for assisting in identifying kinship family supports, education on the kinship process, provide emergency kinship identification for placement options for those unhoused, and facilitate kinship identification. The Kinship Navigator will assist in providing kinship navigation, family finding and concrete need support services. The Kinship Navigator will assist DCYF with in-home stabilization services and post-Home Again support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience
Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working with human services for adults, children, and families in either a job related or volunteer capacity
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate leadership skills and qualities
Knowledge of foster care services and client/family needs
Possess excellent clinical skills
Possess a passion for kinship care and ability to work collaboratively with DCYF
Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI Clearances
Current TB Test & Physical
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Registered and insured vehicle
Certificate of Insurance for vehicle
Regular travel within the local city and county, with travel to surrounding counties as predicated by program and business needs
Available to work flexible schedules, including on-call hours
Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods in office, remote, and community-based settings
Ability to move about office environments and community locations, including homes, schools, partner agencies, and other service sites
Ability to regularly ambulate within the community, navigate stairs, and enter and exit residences and other facilities while providing services
Ability to travel as needed to conduct visits, meetings, trainings, and other program-related activities
Ability to lift, carry, and transport files, program materials, supplies, and small equipment up to 20 lbs. as needed
Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to effectively engage with children, families, community partners, and coworkers in a variety of settings

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline with five (5) to ten (10) years of child welfare experience, or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline with two (2) years of child welfare experience

Responsibilities

Increase kin placements for the unhoused and improve the stability of placements
Assist the family in identifying potential placements efficiently and advocate for family-led decisions
Deliver timely referral to placement within 5 to 14 days
Assist and provide emergency kinship navigation services during crisis situations
Contact identified kin via phone to complete screening and document findings associated with the Family Finding process and provide the information to the identified DCYF staff
Complete home visits of the identified kinship option(s) through an in person or virtual home visit to complete an assessment and notify DHS staff of the results and recommendations for a Care home
Works with DCYF and within the Kinship Navigator department to secure all necessary resources for the unhoused and kin caregiver
Works with homeless shelters and other systems geared to provide stability for the unhoused
Assist with increasing referrals by monthly shelter visits to present the program to staff and the unhoused
Assist to ensure the allocated stipend is processed accordingly once the unhoused is timely placed
Other duties as assigned