Kinship Family Finder

• The Family Finder position is responsible for locating and engaging relatives and connections for youth in f oster care. A Family Finder’s goal is to find a relative or NRKIN placement for that youth, but if placement cannot be identified, Family Finders strive to build a community of connections for that youth.

Location:

• Hiawatha, KS

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the social services field and previous experience with children and family services preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid drivers license
• Valid Auto Insurance
• At least 21 years old

Essential Duties:

• Develop a secure, community-centered child welfare system in Kansas using evidence-based practices.
• Implement goals and objectives for the kinship department.
• Train KVC staff, agency partners, and community members on Family Finding and kinship connection importance.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners.
• Interview children, parents, caregivers, and family members to identify potential connections.
• Attend court hearings to establish relative and kin networks for clients.
• Utilize databases, online tools, and social media to locate relatives.
• Facilitate family meetings to create lasting support networks for children.
• Employ Family Finding strategies like mobility mapping and genograms.
• Complete paperwork within agency guidelines and timeframes.
• Attend assigned frameworks and staffing sessions.
• Monitor children for signs of abuse or neglect and report incidents.
• Provide transportation for clients when necessary.
• Document all client interactions and maintain case activity logs.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.

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