Kinship Navigator I, Monterey KSSP/FF

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for student loan repayment by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure
  
  

Compensation

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• This position is eligible for a $1/hr bilingual differential.
  
  

Role Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide family support and case management services for kinship families. Develops, coordinates, and supervises family service plans, assesses, and identifies family needs and connects family to available kinship resources. Kinship Navigator II is expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as the primary practitioner and collaborator in the successful integration of treatment of clients.

• Interviews and establishes rapport with families.
• Orients and educates parents with the program.
• Plans and attends social events for families.
• Conducts assessments to identify family needs.
• Case management of an average 8-10 families.
• Develops appropriate family service plans.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Provides emotional support to families.
• Assists family in locating funding for services if possible.
• Maintains records of all services provided and document all assessments, meetings, decisions, and reports.
• Facilitates support groups, when requested.
• Provides training on program related areas.
• Helps families with paperwork to obtain guardianship.
• Supports families while going through the court process of guardianship.
• Attends court hearings with families.
• May transport clients as needed.
• Acts as a liaison with other community agencies.
• Recruits families for the program.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college preferred. Bachelor’s degree from an unrelated field and related experience will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.
• A minimum of 18 units of Psychology, Sociology or Communications and a minimum of two years of experience in a case management position, working with families, or equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish), required.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and the unique needs of kinship care are highly desired.
  
  

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of complete vaccination, including booster, on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process, including fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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