Kinship Support Worker
2.
9 7 hours ago Full Job Description Supports kinship families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency Prepares and supports kinship families for transitions, inlcuding placement, change of placement and permanency Assists kinship families to access resources within the community Develops and invidualized respite plan with the kinship family Assists Case Management teams with coordination of transporation for visitation/interaction with children and birth families, appointments, court and other agencies as requested Serves as a role model and source of feedback for staff, clients and kinship families Completes safety plans, as needed, with kinship families Works with kinship family to ensure child's Lifebook is updated and maintained Completes KBI, CANIS, Adult Abuse Registry background checks and fingerprints for prospective relative families, as needed Provides supports and services assisting the relative caregiver in addressing the effect maltreatment may have had on the child in their care Participates in supervisory and kinship team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, collateral contacts and relationships with other agencies/communities Completes and maintains written documentation, including monthly reports, in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes Mediates, as needed, the relationship between the parents/caregivers and family Provides intervention for clients in crisis Participates in office team meetings Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years of age Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check FBI Fingerprint check Lifting requirement of 50 lbs Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation Mandated Reporter Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call Travel extensively throughout the state Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Understanding of family centered practice Provides culturally sensitive engagement techniques Efficiently address the challenges of relative care Understanding of child and adolescent development Must be a team player Handles multiple priorities Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Understanding of Kinship Policy and Procedures Ability to engage families in working relationships.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 7 hours ago Full Job Description Supports kinship families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency Prepares and supports kinship families for transitions, inlcuding placement, change of placement and permanency Assists kinship families to access resources within the community Develops and invidualized respite plan with the kinship family Assists Case Management teams with coordination of transporation for visitation/interaction with children and birth families, appointments, court and other agencies as requested Serves as a role model and source of feedback for staff, clients and kinship families Completes safety plans, as needed, with kinship families Works with kinship family to ensure child's Lifebook is updated and maintained Completes KBI, CANIS, Adult Abuse Registry background checks and fingerprints for prospective relative families, as needed Provides supports and services assisting the relative caregiver in addressing the effect maltreatment may have had on the child in their care Participates in supervisory and kinship team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, collateral contacts and relationships with other agencies/communities Completes and maintains written documentation, including monthly reports, in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes Mediates, as needed, the relationship between the parents/caregivers and family Provides intervention for clients in crisis Participates in office team meetings Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years of age Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check FBI Fingerprint check Lifting requirement of 50 lbs Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation Mandated Reporter Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call Travel extensively throughout the state Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Understanding of family centered practice Provides culturally sensitive engagement techniques Efficiently address the challenges of relative care Understanding of child and adolescent development Must be a team player Handles multiple priorities Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Understanding of Kinship Policy and Procedures Ability to engage families in working relationships.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
