Sisters of Charity Health System
OH Kinship & Adoption Navigator
Sisters of Charity Health System, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
The Early Childhood Resource Center is recruiting for an OH Kinship & Adoption Navigator for Akron.
OhioKAN is an innovative statewide Kinship and Adoption Navigator Program that supports formal and informal kin caregivers and adoptive parents by providing information and referral services and assistance obtaining support services. OhioKAN is a statewide program organized into 10 geographic regions.
Overview of the Kinship and Adoption Navigator Position: The Kinship and Adoption Navigator is a full-time position 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 Kinship and Adoption Navigator reports to the Early Childhood Resource Center Regional Coordinator and meets weekly with the OhioKAN Regional Coach for case consultation and support in delivering OhioKAN services with fidelity. 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. Providing Direct Services
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 Conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families' schedules Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Continued Learning
Documents case-level data as specified by the OhioKAN model Identifies trends across cases and shares common barriers and facilitators that kinship and adoptive families are experiencing Participates in Learning Communities in order to problem-solve and exchange knowledge with other Kinship and Adoption Navigator sites across the state Implements strategies as defined by the regional and statewide CQI plans and participates in CQI activities as assigned by the Regional Director Education and Experience
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred
TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.
OhioKAN is an innovative statewide Kinship and Adoption Navigator Program that supports formal and informal kin caregivers and adoptive parents by providing information and referral services and assistance obtaining support services. OhioKAN is a statewide program organized into 10 geographic regions.
Overview of the Kinship and Adoption Navigator Position: The Kinship and Adoption Navigator is a full-time position 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 Kinship and Adoption Navigator reports to the Early Childhood Resource Center Regional Coordinator and meets weekly with the OhioKAN Regional Coach for case consultation and support in delivering OhioKAN services with fidelity. 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. Providing Direct Services
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 Conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families' schedules Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Continued Learning
Documents case-level data as specified by the OhioKAN model Identifies trends across cases and shares common barriers and facilitators that kinship and adoptive families are experiencing Participates in Learning Communities in order to problem-solve and exchange knowledge with other Kinship and Adoption Navigator sites across the state Implements strategies as defined by the regional and statewide CQI plans and participates in CQI activities as assigned by the Regional Director Education and Experience
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred
TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.