HCH Kin Connect Direct & Family/Kin Locator

Hope Children’s Home

KinConnect Direct 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: Recruitment Programs Manager 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

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

Maintain consistent, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions

Assist in collecting information from relatives/kin to expand the child’s support system and family connections, while identifying potential relative home providers

Identify and document a minimum of 50 family/kin per child through diligent search activities, including internet & database searches, child protection and court case file reviews, child and family 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 and submit all required biweekly statistics by the scheduled supervision every 2 weeks

Ensure well-being assessments are completed when placed at Hope Children’s Home, upon transition from the program, and thirty (30) days post-transition

Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placed at Hope Children’s Home

Facilitate communication among team members and provide referring agencies with accurate family documentation, including detailed genograms, family contact information, and identified family supports

Build and maintain professional networks by attending meetings with house parent, supervisors, case managers, case manager supervisors, CASA, GAL, DJO, residential staff and other stakeholders. Attend all Family Support Team meetings and court hearings

Assist identified family/kin members with preparation for licensure by explaining the licensing process and assisting with home licensing requirements

Travel within surrounding counties to conduct home visits and attend meetings, with or without accommodation

Coordinate with house parents to ensure children receive required medical, dental, mental health, and educational assessments and treatment services

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 and participate in all scheduled internal meetings as assigned, and professional development trainings)

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.  

Previous experience working with at-risk populations required

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 and demonstrated capability to write clearly and persuasively

Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. Quickly establish rapport and build trust.

Flexible and a 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 providers in a given week, those hours will be worked on-site at Hope Children’s Home supporting the house parents.

Compensation and Benefits   

Compensation commensurate with experience.  

Comprehensive benefits package including: 

Highly-competitive health plan. 

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
 

Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee. 
 

Voluntary life and short-term disability options available.
 

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.
 

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, 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 volunteers and 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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