Kinship Family Support Specialist

7 days ago


Kingston, New York, United States St. Catherine's Center for Children Full time
Job Title: Kinship Coordinator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Kinship Coordinator to join our team at St. Catherine's Center for Children. As a Kinship Coordinator, you will play a vital role in providing support services to families and kinship caregivers, ensuring the preservation of the kinship home and promoting the well-being of children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide case management services to families, including monthly home visits, intake and assessment of needs, service planning, and documentation of services provided.
  • Coordinate kinship support groups, educational information, and respite services to ensure families are connected with their community services and culture and relationships are preserved.
  • Provide direct supervision to Kinship Family Specialists, including weekly and group supervision, to ensure they are equipped to provide high-quality services to families.
  • Conduct Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) questionnaires with each member of the kinship family within the first 30 days of case opening.
  • Attend family court with kinship caregivers when needed and ensure children are safely maintained in the kinship home.
  • Develop and implement individualized service plans to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring stability and preservation in the home.
  • Collaborate with clinical consultants, psychiatrists, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support to families and children.
  • Provide consultation and supervision to kinship families to ensure family preservation through monthly home visits and weekly phone consultations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a human service field with 2 years of experience in case management and child welfare.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence.
  • Valid New York State Driver's License and reliable transportation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent writing aptitude.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with regulatory bodies and community partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Business Workspace Suite.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package.
  • Health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • $600 well-being reimbursement benefit.
  • Generous combined leave time and paid holidays.
  • $500 employee referral bonus.
  • Pension plan with aggressive agency contribution.
  • Life insurance – automatic benefit at no cost to employee.
  • Paid training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid certification and update courses.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Travel/mileage reimbursement.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • The comfort of a business casual environment.


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