OhioKAN Kinship Navigator; Region 2

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Toledo, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kinship and Adoption Navigator is a full-time position dedicated to supporting kinship caregivers and adoptive parents in accessing the services, resources, and social support they need to care for themselves and the children in their homes. Reporting to the Regional Director of National Youth Advocate Program the OhioKAN Kinship Navigator will meet weekly with the OhioKAN Regional Coach for case consultation and support in delivering OhioKAN services with fidelity. The primary functions of this role include providing direct services to families and children, participating in continuous quality improvement activities, community outreach, collaboration, and continued learning of emerging best practices in serving kinship and adoptive families.

Requirements

Associate degree required
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred
Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner
Partners with kinship and adoptive families to assess their needs, identify their goals, and provide individualized case management to provide an appropriate level of support in achieving their goals
Collaborates with diverse families and organizational partners with an empathetic, strength- based orientation that prioritizes dignity and respect
In partnership with the Regional Director, builds and maintains relationships with public and private partners to support referrals
In partnership with the Regional Coordinator, builds and curates a list of services and resources across the region to serve kinship and adoptive families
Advocates alongside kinship and adoptive families for access to services to achieve their goals
Organizes and hosts events for outreach, public education, and to support kinship and adoptive families
Conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families' schedules.