Kinship Navigator - Peer
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Job Summary:
This is a professional position responsible for training, level one (1) licensing and support of relatives and non-relatives in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.
Essential Functions:
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Establish and maintain positive working relationship with HFC internal and external customers
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Educating and bringing awareness to caregivers about the dependency system and licensing process
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Assisting with paperwork, collecting documents as the caregiver begin to navigate in the licensing process
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Maintain a caseload to offer support and provide services of available benefits for relative and non-relative caregivers (cash assistance, ESS, etc.)
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Provide support, resources and referral information to caregivers for placement support and stability
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Work with other departments collaboratively that will also be supporting caregivers
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Lead and/or assist with support groups as needed
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Ensure quality and timely documentation of work is completed with families
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Participate with other peers in Florida on best practice and exchange opportunities
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Offer ideas and suggestions to the team to further meet the needs of local caregivers
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Perform special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field preferred. Experience as a caregiver (relative, non-relative, foster parent) highly preferred. Knowledge of community resources available and ACCESS Florida system/public assistance is also highly preferred.
Benefits:
We offer excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement & generous paid time off.
Additional Information:
Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.