Kinship Care Coordinator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Columbus, OH 43215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWe are seeking a full-time Kinship Care Coordinator role to join our Care Management Team in Columbus, Ohio. 

 

Compensation: $45,000.00 to $48,000.00

 

To learn more about the program, please see the information below:

https://www.nyap.org/ohio/care-management

 

Position Summary

The Kinship Care Coordinator works collaboratively with Social Workers in family intervention to provide an array of supportive and educational services.

 

Working At NYAP


NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)  
Flexible Hours  
Mileage Reimbursement  


 

Responsibilities


Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement. 
Educating the kinship placements on reunification efforts and setting appropriate boundaries with the parents of the of the child(ren) placed in their care 
Develop safety plans with kinship placements as necessary 
Document all contact with clients and collaterals, and complete case activities 
Engage families, assess the needs related to skill training, provide education, demonstrate resource enhancement, and develop a supportive relationship with families 
Teach and provide support through demonstration, modeling, written materials, videos, and parent groups 
Establish connections for families with necessary resources, and use listening, interviewing, and problem solving techniques 
Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals and teach home management techniques and monitors client’s progress toward treatment goals 
Complete unannounced home visits to monitor in home safety plans and provide safety services for all children and families 
Coordinate, organize and order all car seats used by Family Services and ensure the safety of each seat 
Work collaboratively with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization • Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines


 

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker or a related Human Services field
Two years’ professional experience working in kinship care programs 
Knowledge of Kinship Care Best Practice Models and Utilization of Navigator Equipment 
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.


 

Other Skills


Excellent customer service and communication skills 
Works well independently and as a team member 
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations 


 

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

https://www.nyap.org/careers

 

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

 

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. 

 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
Who we areWe have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.