KMS - Kinship Management Specialist

Basic Function

As part of the OhioKan program, this position is 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 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.

Onboarding:
In-office workdays may be required during the first several months of employment to support onboarding, training, team integration, and role development. Afterwards, the position will transition to fully remote. MUST RESIDE IN THE COLUMBUS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Scheduled Work Hours:
This position requires employees to be available and actively working during their scheduled hours. The position does not offer flexibility to adjust scheduled work hours for personal appointments or other activities. PTO is available.

Responsibilities

1. Receives and responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner
2. 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
3. Collaborates with diverse families and organizational partners with an empathetic strengths- based orientation that prioritizes dignity and respect
4. In partnership with the Regional Director, builds and maintains relationships with public and private partners to support referrals
5. In partnership with the Regional Coordinator, builds and curates a list of services and resources across the region to serve kinship and adoptive families
6. Advocates alongside kinship and adoptive families for access to services to achieve their goals
7. Organizes and hosts events for outreach, public education, and to support kinship and adoptive families
8. Independently conducts home visits and meetings at times and locations that accommodate families’ schedules
9. Responds to inquiries about participation in the OhioKAN program, provides referrals, and follows up in a timely manner
10. 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
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

Skills

Oral communication skills Detail-oriented Interpersonal

Written communication skills Time management Public Speaking

Computer literate Event Planning

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred.

Experience

Experience working directly with families and/or case management experience preferred

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORTATION.