Kinship Care Coordinator

We 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 preferred.
• 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