Community Health Resources
Location
Manchester, Connecticut
Salary
$21 / HOUR
The Kinship Navigator conducts comprehensive needs assessments and provides in-home interventions to support kinship caregivers and children. They advocate for family needs, connect families to community resources, and document all service interactions.
Candidates should have at least two years of experience working with families and knowledge of community resources. A BSW or BA/BS in a human services field is preferred, though candidates with an Associate's degree or High School diploma with relevant experience will be considered.
A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.
Job title: Kinship Navigator
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm flexible schedule around caseload
Program/Location: Center Street II Apartments
PC#: 1611
About the program: Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program (CKIN)
The Connecticut Kinship Navigator Program (CKIN) is a program intended to prevent the disruption of foster care placements and increase stability and permanency by providing timely in-home interventions with kinship caregivers and the children in their care. CKIN collaboratively identifies the needs of the family, children, and overall home environment. Through empowering and motivating caregivers, providing psychoeducation and skill development, caregivers will learn additional information pertaining to foster care, the impact of trauma, how to manage trauma-related behaviors and moods, and be connected to resources.
BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an Associate’s degree plus an extra two years’ experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ extra experience in related field will be considered.
At least two (2) years’ experience working with families and knowledgeable about community resources and services. Experience in advocacy work in behalf of children and families preferred. Closely related kinship caregiver experience of 2 years or more preferred.
Valid current driver’s license and must own vehicle to drive regularly to home visits.
Participate in agency required training and additional training recommended by supervisor.
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
$20.96/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
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