KMS - Kinship Management Specialist

Job Details: Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.00Hourly, Basic Function As part of the Ohio. Kan 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.

Onboarding: In-office workdays may be required during the first several months of employment to support onboarding, training, team integration, and role development. Afterwards, the position will transition to fully remote. MUST RESIDE IN THE COLUMBUS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. Scheduled Work Hours: This position requires employees to be available and actively working during their scheduled hours.

The position does not offer flexibility to adjust scheduled work hours for personal appointments or other activities. PTO is available.

Responsibilities

Receives and 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 Independently 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 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 Qualifications: Education Associate’s degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred. Experience Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED.

MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.