Kinship Navigator Specialist

Circle of Care • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Circle of Care is seeking a full-time Kinship Navigator Specialist to help kinship caregivers understand, navigate, and access systems of support and services for children. The role serves Tulsa, Creek, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Wagoner, Mayes, Rogers, and Washington counties in Oklahoma. The specialist works with caregivers and community organizations to identify and connect families with resources, increase awareness of kinship needs among providers and other stakeholders, and develop resources that improve kinship care. The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Starting pay is $40,000, with full benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field of study.
• At least 1 year of experience in social services, education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of kinship family dynamics and systems, kinship care, children, and families.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate events and processes in an organized, detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to function effectively in varied community settings and with diverse, multicultural populations, with sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Strong presentation and large-group facilitation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise mature judgment.
• Commitment to Christ-centered service and passion for the mission of foster care.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity to serve the local community while growing professionally.

What This Job Offers

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