Human Services Clinician III (Kinship Coordinator)

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Child & Family Services Division (CFSD) of the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Human Services Clinician III (Kinship Coordinator) to develop and implement policy and practice around kinship care. The Coordinator position functions as a lower‑level management role and provides meaningful opportunities for leadership development. The KC takes the lead in identifying potential kinship caregivers, assessing their viability as a placement resource, educating them about the foster parent licensing process, assessing immediate needs and providing technical advice to workers about kinship caregiver issues. The Kinship Coordinator considers cultural and racial dynamics; clinical issues related to kinship care and provides ongoing support to caregivers after placement. The Kinship Coordinator also manages the sending and receiving of requests for kin approvals thr...