Kinship Navigator CW IV

The Kinship Navigator Caseworker IV is responsible for providing kinship focused services while working directly out of an ACCYF regional office. The Kinship Navigator will assist ACCYF Caseworkers in situations where a child has the potential to be removed or is in the process of an emergency removal through helping to identify an appropriate kinship option.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or other human services discipline with 2 years of child welfare experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other human service discipline with 5 to 10 years of child welfare experience preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Must have at least two years of direct experience with children and families in either a job related or volunteer capacity.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and qualities
• Must possess the knowledge of foster care services and client/family needs
• Must demonstrate excellent clinical skills
• A passion for kinship care and ability to work collaboratively with ACCYF.
• Registered and insured vehicle
• Certificate of Insurance for vehicle
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Current Act 33 and Police Clearances