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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.

Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$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. Position ...

Good Shepherd Services

Kinship Navigator

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$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. Position ...

Arlington County, VA

Kinship Navigator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$71K - $111K/yr

Developing and implementing Kinship Navigator outreach materials such as fliers and brochures; * Connecting community kinship families via social media; * Participating in community presentations at ...

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A SECOND CHANCE INC

Kinship Navigator CW IV

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Caseworker IV - Kinship Navigator EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work or other human services discipline with 2 years of child welfare experience or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other ...

Bridges Healthcare

Kinship Navigator

Milford, CT · On-site

$35/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $35.00 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

$35/hr

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a long-term temporary Kinship Navigator. $35.00 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 navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for kinship navigator in the United States is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kinship navigator?

A Kinship Navigator helps connect grandparents, relatives, or other caregivers raising children with essential resources and support. They provide guidance on legal issues, financial assistance, child care, and other community services. Their role is to ensure kinship families receive the help they need to provide stable and nurturing homes for children.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a kinship navigator?

To thrive as a Kinship Navigator, you typically need a background in social work or human services, knowledge of child welfare systems, and case management experience. Familiarity with client management databases, state resource directories, and sometimes certification in family support or related programs is helpful. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust quickly are vital soft skills for this role. These attributes ensure that Kinship Navigators can effectively guide and support families through complex systems, connecting them with the services they need.

What are the main challenges faced by kinship navigators in their daily work?

Kinship Navigators frequently face the challenge of helping families navigate complex social service systems and addressing immediate needs, often with limited resources. They work with diverse families in sensitive situations, which requires balancing empathy and professionalism while maintaining clear boundaries. Additionally, managing multiple cases at once demands strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Despite these challenges, the role is highly rewarding as Kinship Navigators play a critical part in connecting caregivers to essential support and services.

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Infographic showing various Kinship Navigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,669 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Kinship Navigator

Good Shepherd Services

Bronx, NY • On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 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. Position is onsite and hybrid is at discretion of Program Leadership following probationary period.
Salary Range : 50-55k based on relevant post graduate education and experience
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
  • 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
  • Bachelor's 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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