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Kinship Navigator Specialist
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$49,806 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Make Your Work Matter Every Day Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job? What if you could come to work knowing that your time, compassion, and resourcefulness are helping children remain safely with relatives and giving kinship caregivers the support they need to build stable, thriving families? At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible. If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of children and caregivers every day, we'd love to meet you. Why Join FosterAdopt Connect? Make a direct and lasting impact on children and kinship families. Work for an innovative organization that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. Join a mission that keeps children connected to family and changes lives—one child, one caregiver, and one family at a time. Kinship Navigator Specialist The Kinship Navigator Specialist provides one-on-one support to relatives and kinship caregivers who care for children outside of traditional foster care. Kinship Navigator Specialists partner with caregivers to identify their family's unique needs, develop individualized Navigation Plans, and connect them with community resources, benefits, advocacy, and support services that promote stability and help children remain safely with family. This isn't just a position; it's an opportunity to strengthen families, preserve important family connections, and help children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. Qualifications & Preferred Skills High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in social work or related human services field preferred. Proven ability to write clearly, concisely and effectively for a variety of audiences. Ability to quickly establish rapport and build trust. Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as needed. Travel required with or without accommodation. 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 member.