Job TitleSTEPS Kinship Navigator (Salt River Trail Service Region)Requisition NumberTE08762Department Name8T110:College of Social WorkWork LocationLexington, KentuckySalary Range$20.00 - $30.00/hourType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA or educational equivalency
Required Related ExperienceRequired License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time; typing/bending/sitting/twisting; lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 20lbs
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; some occasional weekends/evenings
Job Summary
The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky (UK) invites applicants for an opening as a STEPS Kinship Navigator. This position will work in concert with Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC) program staff, Centers & Labs program administrators, Department of Community Based Services (DCBS), and the Kinship Navigator Supervisor to provide consultation and guidance to caregivers caring for children in a kinship (relative or fictive kin) placement. This position will be housed in a DCBS Regional Office.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion and commitment to kinship caregiving in Kentucky and a desire to support this population. Some travel to caregiver homes within the region may be required.
Essential Core Functions
- Objectively advise kinship caregivers of options regarding care of their relative/fictive kin child through the Kentucky Kinship Service Array, including the requirements, responsibilities, and expectations of each option.
- Provide connection to resources and programs appropriate to assist in supporting the kinship family. Complete any referrals needed to assistance programs.
- Review and complete all kinship-related forms with caregivers.
- Remain a point of contact for kinship caregivers who have questions or need future assistance.
- Work cooperatively with Department of Community Based staff to ensure timely services are provided to kinship families.
- Connect kinship families with the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center programming for continued support, resource connection, and training.
Administrative Duties
- Complete all necessary state and university required paperwork based on caregivers decision.
- Complete data entry into online portals.
- Attend related trainings and meetings as required.
- Complete any required reporting or program evaluation as needed or indicated.
*Please note we are only accepting applications for the Salt River Trail Service Region. Work location will be dependent on location of chosen candidate.
A map of the service regions is available for review here: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dsr/Documents/sraregionalmap.pdf
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Public relations; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Working in partnership with various and diverse groups; Excellent interpersonal skills with various and diverse groups; Critical Thinking; Planning and Coordination; Attention to Detail
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply07/14/2025Our University Community
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