Kinship Navigator Program Coordinator Position Available In Madison, Mississippi

Kinship Navigator Program Coordinator 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Ridgeland, MS

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Exempt STATUS:

Full – Time

LOCATION

Gulfport, MS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES

The Program Coordinator oversees the progress, successes, and barriers/opportunities for improvement of the Kinship program and Navigator’s work. Provides direction and supervision for the ongoing operation of the Kinship Navigator Program and staff. Directs professional staff in development of skills, delivery of quality services and documentation of efforts. This position will also collaborate with state and local personnel including MDCPS, MDMH, MSDOM, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Monitors compliance, evaluated effectiveness, and recommends and implementsimprovements to existing program operational practices. Establishes program priorities and goals consistent with the overall mission of theagency. Provides technical assistance and training to internal and external service providers,developing policy interpretation, and/or evaluating quality and management. Advises and supports staff regarding assessing family background information to expanddiligent search options. Provides caregivers and staff with pertinent information to timely andsuccessfully transition caregivers along the Kinship Continuum. Collects necessary data and completes required reports to support programevaluation. Serves as a point of contact for the Kinship Navigator program with alloutside entities. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in a related field from an approved, accredited college or university(preferably in social work, human services, or related field) and 5 years’ experienceworking with children and families or Bachelor’s-level degree (preferably in social work, human services, or related field) and8 years of experience in working with children and families. Preference may be given to candidates who have at a minimum 5 years of experiencein wraparound.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to provide education and advocacy on behalf of kinship families; and strongempathy and understanding of the unique role, needs and challenges of kinshipcaregivers Ability to promote placement stability and positive permanency outcomes Ability to respond quickly to time sensitive requests Ability to engage with high level personnel and build partnerships Knowledgeable of Child Protective Services and Foster Care best practices Ability to travel within assign district Knowledgeable of changing climate in the human service field Excellent oral, written, research, presentation, analytical, organizational, interpersonal,and communication skills