Program Manager Senior
About The Position
This position will work in concert with Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC) program staff, Centers & Labs program administrators, and Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) to provide supervision and support to Kinship Navigators positioned in regional DCBS offices throughout the Commonwealth. Additionally, this position will be responsible for general programmatic oversight to ensure the robust and effective provision of services to kinship families throughout the state. The Kinship Navigator Supervisor will connect kinship families referred by DCBS with the Kinship Navigator located within the caregiver's Service Region and will monitor the delivery of services to ensure families are provided with counsel and resource connection. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding and passion for the kinship population in Kentucky, including an understanding of the challenges many kinship caregivers face and the importance of this role in providing support and connection. Candidates will need to have a basic understanding of CHFS/DCBS processes as it pertains to kinship families. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be able to motivate and lead a team, while supporting team members in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Periodic travel to regional offices across the state may be required.
Requirements
- Understanding and passion for the kinship population in Kentucky
- Understanding of the challenges many kinship caregivers face
- Basic understanding of CHFS/DCBS processes as it pertains to kinship families
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate and lead a team
- Ability to support team members in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Nice To Haves
- Kinship experience
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and support to Kinship Navigators
- General programmatic oversight to ensure the robust and effective provision of services to kinship families
- Connect kinship families referred by DCBS with the Kinship Navigator
- Monitor the delivery of services to ensure families are provided with counsel and resource connection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
