C-Kin Kinship Navigator

Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs provide assistance to residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.

Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations and communities to build better lives.

FCA is proud to currently offer a hybrid working model to our employees. Employees enjoy a wide array of benefits that make up our competitive compensation package. We are proud to offer generous employer contributions to our medical plans, continued education credits offered at no cost, annual tuition reimbursement stipend, employer paid Life & LTD policies, FSA and Dependent Care, 401K with a match and a generous vacation and time off policy to include Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth! We also offer employee discounts to multiple organizations, events and your cell phone plan. Our benefits don't stop there - we offer an EAP program, paid for CEUs and clinical supervision, summer Fridays and employee appreciation events along with wellness incentives and challenges!

Job Purpose:

The ConnectiKIN (C-KIN) program is an innovative statewide Kinship Navigator Program that partners with kinship caregivers to provide the connections, support, and resources needed to raise resilient children who thrive. C-KIN also aims to provide opportunities for community outreach, connections, and collaboration so that equitable and consistent support is provided to build the confidence, connections, and self-reliance of kinship families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct assessments, create and maintain care plans, and provide support and transition plans for families.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: Partner with kin families to identify needs, set goals, and connect them with relevant community resources.
• Referral Response: Respond to family referrals and ensure timely follow-up on their needs and progress.
• Resource Navigation: Demonstrate a strong understanding of available resources and services for kinship caregivers, and assist families in accessing those services.
• Ongoing Follow-Up: Maintain contact with families post-discharge (at 3, 6, and 9 months) to ensure continued stability.
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records using FCA’s Electronic Health Record system and submit necessary data to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Community Collaboration: Work alongside other experts (e.g., benefits coordinators, legal aid specialists) to provide holistic support.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, though experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of lived kinship caregiving experience (raising children as defined by the program, including grandparents, extended family members, and close family-like relationships such as godparents or neighbors).
• Prior experience in social services or a related field.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for regional and statewide travel.

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