Family Navigator at Kansas Children's Service League

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Family Navigator in Topeka, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of up to $19.50 per hour and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. About Kansas Children’s Service LeagueStronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Flexible Spending AccountPaid Life Insurance401(K) & matching offeringsFamily Friendly Paid Wellness LeavePaid Vacation & Wellness TimePaid Holidays Employee Wellness ProgramEarned Wage AccessTelework OptionsInfants at Work ProgramFor more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site. EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer. JOB SUMMARYThe Family Navigator is responsible for providing in-home short term case management services to TARC families facing multiple basic need challenges. The Family Navigator will work with TARC families to assess strengths and immediate needs of the family. Short-term goal planning will be completed with families which will include linking families to identified community resources to provide stability.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCase Management ActivitiesEngage families and establish a trusting relationship that is built on a strengths-based approach, is culturally competent.Provide on-going assessment of strengths and needs and identify basic need resources.Work with family to develop an individualized family service plan based on assessment of needs.Provide services, support and connection to community resources.Advocate for the family to other service providers in the community.Provide transportation for families when needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent1-3 years of work experience in Human Service FieldExperience and humility to work with culturally diverse familiesPreferredBachelor’s degree in social work or human services related fieldExperience working with parents and families