Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | STEPS Kinship Navigator |
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Requisition Number | TE08272 |
Department Name | 8T110:College of Social Work |
Work Location | Across the State of Kentucky (see posting for breakdown) |
Salary Range | $20 - $30/hr |
Type of Position | Temporary |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | BA or educational equivalency |
Required Related Experience | |
Required 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 several openings as 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
Administrative Duties
When submitting your application, please indicate in the space provided which region(s) you are interested in being considered for. A map of the nine (9) 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? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | |
Deadline to Apply | 06/30/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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