Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Unit Position Summary
The Kinship Navigator partners with kinship caregivers of relative children to access the support, information, and referrals they need to care for themselves and the children in their homes. All kinship navigation services are provided via phone, email, text and/or videoconferencing to kinship caregivers. The primary functions of this role are to provide direct services which includes reflective listening and responsivity to needs presented by kinship caregiver, participation in continuous quality improvement activities, community outreach and collaboration, and ongoing learning to best serve kinship families. Organizes and hosts events that are kinship family driven, culturally relevant, and accessible for communities or groups within the region who have historically been excluded from holding power.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Required Qualifications -
- Direct experience participating, as a kinship caregiver, in at least one of the following processes: foster care of a relative child or unlicensed relative foster care through the State of Michigan; partial, full, or juvenile guardianship of a relative child; adoption of a relative child.
- Central Registry Clearance documenting that there is no record of child abuse or neglect.
- Internal Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) check and a National and State Sex Offender Registry Check.
- Access to transportation as the position requires travel
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with experience in public speaking.
- Ability to provide high-quality customer service, handle multiple priorities simultaneously with confidence and poise in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize activities to meet deadlines.
- Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively and constructively with people at multiple levels and with diverse perspectives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point, Teams, and Outlook, and proficiency or ability to become proficient in calendaring and Customer Relations Management Systems (Salesforce) Experience with Salesforce or CRM software
- Experience with HIPPA Compliance, Civil Rights, and/or Mandated Reporter Guidelines.
- Ability to maintain confidential information regarding all aspects of client, family, employee, and project information
- Cultural awareness and ability to identify unique needs specific to various diverse populations.
- Familiarity with State of Michigan child welfare policies
- An approach to colleagues that is respectful, collaborative, and accessible
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover letter that briefly describes what interests you in the position and how you are qualified for the position
Please provide 3 professional references
Reference names and contact information
Special Instructions
For more information about this position, please contact Beth Lindley at [email protected].
Work Hours
ON-CALL
Website
WWW.KINSHIP.MSU.EDU
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
