KinConnect Specialist

Salary: $43,000 - 46,000/year

Hope Childrens Home

KinConnectDirect Care &Family/Kin Locator

Job Category:Children & Youth Programs

Job Status:Full-time, exempt position

Reports to:Branch Director - Cape Girardeau

Advisory support provided by:RecruitmentPrograms Manager

Job Summary:The Hope ChildrensHomeDirect Care &Family/Kin Locatorassistshouseparents in behavioral management and supervision whileidentifying,locating,and coordinatingfamily/kinresourcesand community resourcesfor foster children placed at Hope Childrens Home.Responsibilities includesupportingdailyroutinessuch asmeals, hygiene, appointmentcoordination, transportation,and recreational activities. This positionfollows ahybrid schedule,workingtwoeveningsper week on-sitealongsidehouseparents,with up to one full day of remote work when duties can be completed off-site.

Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow requirements and policies of the agency, contracts, state regulations, and COA standards

• Maintainconsistent, open communication with direct supervisorregarding services delivered, concerns, or questions

• Assistin collecting information from relatives/kin to expand the childs support system and family connections, whileidentifyingpotential relative home providers

• Identifyand document aminimum of50 family/kinperchild through diligent search activities, includinginternet & database searches, child protection and court case file reviews,childandfamily interviews

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in our internal database program.All documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact

• Complete andsubmitall requiredbiweekly statistics by the scheduled supervision every two (2) weeks
• Ensure well-being assessments are completed when placed at Hope Childrens Home,upontransitionfrom the program,and thirty (30) days post-transition

• Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placedat Hope Childrens Home

• Facilitate communicationamong team membersand provide referring agencies withaccuratefamily documentation, including detailed genograms, family contact information, andidentifiedfamily supports

• Build andmaintainprofessional networks by attendingmeetings withhouse parent,supervisors, case managers, case manager supervisors, CASA, GAL, DJO, residential staffand otherstakeholders.Attend all Family Support Team meetings and court hearings

• Assistidentifiedfamily/kin memberswith preparationfor licensure by explaining the licensing process andassistingwith home licensing requirements

• Travelwithin surrounding countiesto conduct home visits and attend meetings, with or without accommodation
  

• Coordinate with house parents toensure children receive requiredmedical, dental, mental health, and educational assessments and treatmentservices

• Assist with role-modeling, coaching, and re-direction to help children/youth self-regulate and develop independence in their daily living activities

• Participate as an active team member with all agency departments (i.e.attend andparticipate in all scheduled internal meetings as assigned, and professional development trainings)

Qualifications& Preferred Skills

• Bachelors Degree (Masters degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in related human services field

• Previousexperience working with at-risk populationsrequired

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies

• Outstanding organizational and planning skills

• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families

• Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams

• Strong verbal communication skills anddemonstratedcapability to write clearly and persuasively

• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.Quicklyestablishrapport and build trust

• Flexible anda self-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines

• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times

• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppression

• Flexibility and adaptability, shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations

• Flexible in work hours, including a maximum of two evening shifts per week. When evening or weekend appointments are not needed with potential placement providersin a givenweek, those hours will be worked on-site at Hope Childrens Home supporting thehouseparents

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensationcommensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Highly-competitivehealth plan

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost toemployee

• Voluntary life and short-term disability optionsavailable

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous paid time off and holidays

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteersand vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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