Kinship Navigator Specialist

Kinship Navigator Specialist

At Circle of Care, we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home — and every family deserves support. We're looking for a passionate Kinship Navigator Specialist who is responsible for helping kinship caregivers understand, navigate, and access the system supports and services for children. If you're driven by purpose, fueled by compassion, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families — this is your moment.

Your Impact:
What You'll Do

• Work with kinship caregivers, groups, organizations, and institutions to identify, connect to, and effectively utilize community resources, while increasing awareness of kinship needs among community providers, court and child welfare staff, and other key stakeholders to develop resources for the betterment of kinship care
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of local, regional, county, and/or statewide issues affecting kinship families and the resources available to help them.
• Support kinship caregivers, groups, organizations, and institutions with identifying assets and needs.
• Act as a liaison between community building initiatives, bringing together people and programs to work alongside kinship caregivers.
• Develop programs and educational materials for kinship care and deliver trainings on kinship issues to a variety of audiences
• Find all applicable resources to meet kinship needs

Who You Are

• Individual with a knowledge of kinship family dynamics and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; organized, detailed, and skilled at coordinating events and processes.
• Ability to function effectively in a variety of community settings and diverse, multi-cultural populations, with sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Strong presentation and large group facilitation skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality, exhibit mature judgment
• Demonstrate knowledge of kinship care, children, and families.
• Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care

What You Bring

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field of study
• 1+ years of experience in social services, education, or a related field required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience as a kinship caregiver who has raised children in kinship care and navigated the child welfare, legal, educational, and health systems preferred
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical
• Minimum age 21 years old

Why Work With Us?

• $40,000 starting salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 403(B) with up to 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leave
• Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment
• Local impact – serve your community while growing professionally

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and application (found cleofcare.org).

Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer and a proud drug-free workplace.