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Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

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 ...

Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

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 ...

Pressley Ridge

Kinship Coordinator

Morgantown, WV · On-site

The Kinship Coordinator works independently or within a team with minimal supervision and understands community relations as well as Treatment Foster Care (TFC), kinship care and community-based ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27.00 per-hour/25-35 hours per-week, Monday through Friday. This is a non-benefited position, and the ...

Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

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 ...

Pressley Ridge

Kinship Coordinator

Morgantown, WV · On-site

The Kinship Coordinator works independently or within a team with minimal supervision and understands community relations as well as Treatment Foster Care (TFC), kinship care and community-based ...

Pressley Ridge

Kinship Coordinator

Crab Orchard, WV · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

The Kinship Coordinator works independently or within a team with minimal supervision and understands community relations as well as Treatment Foster Care (TFC), kinship care and community-based ...

Pressley Ridge

Kinship Coordinator

Crab Orchard, WV · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

The Kinship Coordinator works independently or within a team with minimal supervision and understands community relations as well as Treatment Foster Care (TFC), kinship care and community-based ...

Circle of Care

Kinship Navigator Specialist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$40K/yr

Kinship Navigator Specialist, in Tulsa, OK, Creek, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Wagoner, Mayes, Rogers, and Washington counties Starting Pay: $40,000.00 and up + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based ...

Circle of Care

Kinship Navigator Specialist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Kinship Navigator Specialist, in Tulsa, OK, Creek, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Wagoner, Mayes, Rogers, and Washington counties Starting Pay: $40,000.00 and up + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27.00 per-hour/25-35 hours per-week, Monday through Friday.This is a non-benefited position, and the ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$27/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $27.00 per-hour/25-35 hours per-week, Monday through Friday. This is a non-benefited position, and the ...

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How much do kinship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for kinship in the United States is $20.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a kinship worker typically collaborate with social workers and foster families to support children in care?

Kinship Workers play a crucial role in bridging communication between social workers, foster families, and children placed in kinship care. They often coordinate meetings, facilitate support plans, and help ensure that the child's needs are being met within the family environment. Collaboration involves regular check-ins, advocating for necessary services, and providing guidance to relatives who may be new to the foster care system. This teamwork is essential for creating a stable, nurturing home and addressing any challenges that arise during the placement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kinship caregiver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kinship Caregiver, you need a basic understanding of child development, caregiving experience, and often completion of background checks or relevant training. Familiarity with child welfare systems, case management software, and sometimes state-mandated caregiver courses is usually required. Patience, resilience, and strong communication skills are crucial for navigating family dynamics and supporting children through transitions. These skills ensure children receive stable, nurturing care and help caregivers effectively collaborate with social services and support networks.

What is a kinship worker?

Kinship workers are professionals who support families where children are being cared for by relatives or close family friends (kinship carers) instead of their biological parents. Their role involves assessing the needs of both the child and the carers, providing support and guidance, helping with access to services, and ensuring the child's welfare. Kinship workers also assist with navigating legal processes and may offer emotional and practical support to help families maintain stable, nurturing homes.
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Kinship Navigator

Good Shepherd Services

Bronx, NY

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 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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