Kinship Connections Specialist

Job description

Description Position Function: The Kinship Connections Specialist is responsible for providing clinical case management services to kinship families, including support groups, training, in-home therapeutic services, crisis management, assistance with transportation as needed, after care and transitional services. The role involves responding to referrals, coordinating services and admissions, and supporting kinship families by developing and implementing plans of service to stabilize behaviors and prevent placement disruptions. This position will implement a child-centered, trauma-informed care approach and our treatment model Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®), ensuring the well-being of children in kinship placements while empowering and supporting caregivers. The Kinship Connections Specialist will be responsible for accurate documentation, consistent communication, and maintaining a strong working relationship with families, community partners, and the multi-disciplinary team. Travel within the service area is required, and the position demands sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the kinship families served. Requirements : Education : A Bac...