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Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Refer kinship caregivers to kinship services and community-based resources outside of the formal ... Provide ongoing support to youth and kinship families, including home visits, to promote placement ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27 ... Provide in home-based support services to children and families. * Demonstrate a comprehensive ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27 ... Provide in home-based support services to children and families.Demonstrate a comprehensive ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27 ... Provide in home-based support services to children and families. * Demonstrate a comprehensive ...

A SECOND CHANCE INC

Kinship Navigator CW IV

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$23.94/hr

Caseworker IV - Kinship Navigator EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work or other human services ... Refer the kinship home to ASCI's Intake Department no later than 24 hours following the removal. In ...

A SECOND CHANCE INC

Kinship Navigator CW IV

Pittsburgh, PA

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Caseworker IV - Kinship Navigator EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work or other human services ... Refer the kinship home to ASCI's Intake Department no later than 24 hours following the removal. In ...

Nexus Family Healing

Kinship Navigator

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Based out of our Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN location with some travel to surrounding communities ... Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements * Must have the ...

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How much do home based kinship navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based kinship navigator in the United States is $22.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Kinship Navigator vs Child Welfare Case Manager?

AspectHome Based Kinship NavigatorChild Welfare Case Manager
CredentialsRelevant social service training, sometimes certifications in family supportSocial work degree or related certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily home-based, community settingsOffice and client home visits
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies focusing on family supportChild welfare agencies, government departments

Home Based Kinship Navigators and Child Welfare Case Managers both work in social services, but the former focuses on supporting kinship caregivers in a home-based setting, often with specialized training. The latter manages child welfare cases, typically in an office environment, with a broader scope of child protection and family services.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Kinship Navigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,665 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Kinship Navigator

Good Shepherd Services

Bronx, NY • On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Good Shepherd Services rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title: Kinship Navigator

Program: Family Foster Care

Reports To: Intake and Family Finding Supervisor, Family Foster Care
Location: 7 West Burnside Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
Schedule: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: 50-55k

Position Summary

The Kinship Navigator identifies and engages kinship resources for youth in foster care. This role serves as the primary point of contact for kinship families, providing support, addressing needs, and assessing the impact of programming, systems, policies, and procedures related to kinship care. The Kinship Navigator works collaboratively with internal teams to promote timely, stable, and permanent kinship placements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement needs assessments for potential kinship caregivers
  • Partner with Intake Specialists to review and assess new referrals to the foster care program
  • Host and lead NTDC and TRIPP trainings
  • Attend initial family conferences for youth in foster care to identify potential kinship resources
  • Integrate kinship resource identification, including father engagement, within the first 30 days of foster care placement
  • Review case records and conduct interviews with the child/youth, case planner, and available family members to develop genograms that support the family-finding process
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure all youth in foster care are assessed for potential kinship placement
  • Conduct diligent search efforts to identify appropriate kinship families and follow up with individuals who know the child, have expressed interest, or have had a positive relationship with the child
  • Meet with family members and potential kinship resources to discuss the status and progress of permanent kinship placements
  • Coordinate and support pre-placement visits between youth and kinship resources
  • Refer kinship caregivers to kinship services and community-based resources outside of the formal foster care system
  • Provide ongoing support to youth and kinship families, including home visits, to promote placement stability
  • Meet monthly with youth and case planners to review kinship placement progress
  • Collaborate with the Homefinding Department to support the training and certification of kinship homes, as appropriate
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in Connections
  • Attend trainings related to kinship care, including classroom instruction, online modules, and webinars
  • Submit monthly data reports related to intakes, kinship placements, and outreach activities
  • Apply Trauma-Informed Practices in all aspects of service delivery
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required with a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience; MSW preferred
  • Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and build collaborative relationships
  • Strong family support and customer service skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Commitment to strength-based practice and/or a youth development framework

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