Kinship Navigator: CT Kinship Navigator Program- 6800

Community Health Resources • Hartford, CT

37d • $21

About The Position

Duties & Responsibilities

Conducts needs assessments to identify needs in the following areas: basic
needs, legal, child welfare, caregiver social support, caregiver health,
caregiver education & training, family functioning, childcare, education &
child development, child social support, child health and cultural support;
Assists families on how to identify and prioritize family needs, and how to
navigate and access community resources;
Identifies culturally appropriate resources for families within their
communities;
Provides support to families and connects them to needed resources in their
community;
Advocates for the needs of the family to all parties involved;
Participates in trainings and meetings and regularly attends supervision;
Documents all services and contacts with families, collateral contacts and
providers.
Additional duties as required.

Requirements

• BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an Associate’s degree plus an extra two years’ experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ extra experience in related field will be considered.
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with families and knowledgeable about community resources and services.
• Valid current driver’s license and must own vehicle to drive regularly to home visits.
• Participate in agency required training and additional training recommended by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advocacy work in behalf of children and families preferred.
• Closely related kinship caregiver experience of 2 years or more preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessments to identify needs in the following areas: basic needs, legal, child welfare, caregiver social support, caregiver health, caregiver education & training, family functioning, childcare, education & child development, child social support, child health and cultural support
• Assists families on how to identify and prioritize family needs, and how to navigate and access community resources
• Identifies culturally appropriate resources for families within their communities
• Provides support to families and connects them to needed resources in their community
• Advocates for the needs of the family to all parties involved
• Participates in trainings and meetings and regularly attends supervision
• Documents all services and contacts with families, collateral contacts and providers
• Additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Award-Winning Workplace:
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off:
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings:
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance:
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support:
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development:
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program:
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program
• Employee Involvement:
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed:
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• And So Much More:
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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