Kinship Navigator Specialist

Circle of Care • Tulsa, OK

6d • $40,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Circle of Care is seeking a passionate Kinship Navigator Specialist to help kinship caregivers understand, navigate, and access system supports and services for children. This role involves working with kinship caregivers, groups, organizations, and institutions to identify and utilize community resources, while also increasing awareness of kinship needs among community providers, court and child welfare staff, and other key stakeholders. The specialist will develop programs and educational materials, deliver trainings, and act as a liaison between community building initiatives and kinship caregivers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of kinship family dynamics and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; organized, detailed, and skilled at coordinating events and processes.
• Ability to function effectively in a variety of community settings and diverse, multi-cultural populations, with sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Strong presentation and large group facilitation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, exhibit mature judgment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of kinship care, children, and families.
• Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience in social services, education, or a related field required.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical.
• Minimum age 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience as a kinship caregiver who has raised children in kinship care and navigated the child welfare, legal, educational, and health systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with kinship caregivers, groups, organizations, and institutions to identify, connect to, and effectively utilize community resources.
• Increase awareness of kinship needs among community providers, court and child welfare staff, and other key stakeholders to develop resources for the betterment of kinship care.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of local, regional, county, and/or statewide issues affecting kinship families and the resources available to help them.
• Support kinship caregivers, groups, organizations, and institutions with identifying assets and needs.
• Act as a liaison between community building initiatives, bringing together people and programs to work alongside kinship caregivers.
• Develop programs and educational materials for kinship care and deliver trainings on kinship issues to a variety of audiences.
• Find all applicable resources to meet kinship needs.

Benefits

• $40,000 starting salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 403(B) with up to 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leave
• Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment
• Local impact – serve your community while growing professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level