Kinship Navigator Supervisor II

A SECOND CHANCE INC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$0 - $57,651•Hybrid

About The Position

ASCI is a mission-driven organization committed to advancing excellence in kinship care and strengthening outcomes for youth and families. Guided by a vision to be the nation’s foremost thought leader on kinship care, ASCI works to ensure all youth have the opportunity to grow into responsible adults while helping to break cycles of abuse and addiction. The organization supports kinship caregivers, youth, and the broader child welfare triad through high-quality services, advocacy, education, and innovative programs. ASCI’s culture emphasizes collaboration, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in pursuit of lasting, positive impact for children, families, and communities. Everything we do at A Second Chance, Inc. is in support of our five overarching goals: To educate communities to prevent the cycle of child drug and alcohol abuse To provide children and families with a kinship alternative as a primary placement option To extend knowledge gained and expand organizational capacity with traditional and non-traditional constituents To enhance long-term financial security To maintain state-of-the-art facilities, technologies, and operations. The Supervisor II, Kinship Navigator is responsible for overseeing the Kinship Navigator team to ensure high-quality, kinship-focused placement practices through supervision, documentation review, and collaboration with county and agency partners. This position contributes to ASCI’s mission by improving placement outcomes, strengthening program efficiency, and ensuring compliance through leadership, data oversight, and support of complex case management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with children in a child-related field
Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Allegheny County Children, Youth and Families (ACCYF) and other key stakeholders
Demonstrates leadership abilities with the capacity to guide, mentor, and support staff in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Possesses strong knowledge of child welfare, foster care systems, and kinship care practices
Demonstrates commitment to kinship care and the ability to support family-centered placement practices
Ability to collaborate effectively with program leadership and internal teams to support service delivery and program outcomes
Ability to engage and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including experience supporting families within African-American communities
Maintains a working understanding of Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations and related compliance requirements
Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI Clearances
Current TB Test & Physical
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Access to a registered and insured vehicle
Certificate of Insurance for vehicle

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline with 1–3 years of child welfare experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline with 3–5 years of child welfare experience
Internal candidates with 3+ years of ASCI experience and a Bachelor’s degree may be considered
Prior supervisory experience working with children and families in a professional or volunteer capacity
Experience in child welfare and kinship care services

Responsibilities

Supervise Kinship Navigator staff to ensure a kinship-focused placement process, including family finding, screening, and assessment
Review all documentation related to Kinship Navigator activities to ensure completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Allegheny County Children, Youth and Families (ACCYF) staff and leadership to strengthen processes and resolve barriers at both individual and system levels
Collaborate with the child welfare triad and management staff regarding client-specific issues, including emergency, non-emergency, and congregate care cases
Facilitate Kinship Navigator trainings with ASCI and ACCYF to support program growth and staff development
Prepare written reports and compile monthly statistical data for Child and Family Services leadership on program outcomes
Track all Kinship Navigator referrals submitted through the ACCYF KIDS system and ensure accurate data entry
Upload referrals into the ASCI Kinship Navigator system and ensure proper tracking and reporting
Ensure staff maintain accurate and up-to-date data collection trackers on a daily or weekly basis
Provide coaching, mentorship, and ongoing support to Kinship Navigator staff
Serve as a resource for complex cases and assist with problem-solving and decision-making
Ensure adherence to agency policies, timelines, and Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations
Other duties as assigned