Kinship Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Columbus, United States Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob description

This position is primarily remote but employee must reside in Columbus, Ohio area.

Basic Function

As part of the OhioKan program, this position is 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. 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.

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 strengths- 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
  • 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 strengths- 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
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

Skills

Oral communication skills Detail-oriented Interpersonal

Written communication skills Time management Public Speaking

Computer literate Event Planning

Education

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field highly preferred.

Experience

Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred

LOCAL TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 6% company matching
  • Dental/Medical/Vision insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off




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