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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 ...

Devereux

Kinship Navigator

Port Saint Lucie, FL

$31K/yr

As a Kinship Navigator, you will work directly with kinship caregivers to assist caregivers in navigating the child welfare system. You will also provide support and advocacy to help ensure ...

Family Forward

Kinship Navigator

Saint Louis, MO

$19.23 - $21.16/hr

Description As a Kinship Navigator at FamilyForward, you will assist kin caretakers in understanding the complex legal, educational, and medical systems they will interact with, as well as a variety ...

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The Children s Choice

Kinship Navigator

Dover, DE · On-site

$46K/yr

Kinship Navigator LOCATION : Dover, Delaware BENEFITS: * Warm and professional work environment * 14 paid holidays per year * PTO (paid time off) awarded on first day of hire and additional PTO ...

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 ...

State of Indiana

Kinship Navigator

Brookville, IN · On-site

$47K/yr

The Kinship Navigator provides targeted and timely services related to kinship placement and support to improve and sustain youth placement. You will work to decrease kinship disruptions, increase ...

State of Indiana

Kinship Navigator

Indianapolis, IN

$47K/yr

The Kinship Navigator provides targeted and timely services related to kinship placement and support to improve and sustain youth placement. You will work to decrease kinship disruptions, increase ...

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How much do kinship navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 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 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 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 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, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,669 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Kinship Navigator Specialist

FosterAdopt Connect

Poplar Bluff, MO

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job?

What if you could come to work knowing that your time, compassion, and resourcefulness are helping children remainsafelywith relatives and giving kinship caregivers the support they need to build stable, thriving families?


At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible.

If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of children and caregivers every day, we'd love to meet you.


Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

  • Make a direct and lasting impact on children and kinship families.
  • Work for an innovative organization that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
  • Join a mission that keeps children connected to family and changes lives-one child, one caregiver, and one family at a time.


Kinship Navigator Specialist

The Kinship Navigator Specialist provides one-on-one support to relatives and kinship caregivers who care for children outside of traditional foster care. Kinship Navigator Specialists partner with caregivers to identify their family's unique needs, develop individualized Navigation Plans, and connect them with community resources, benefits, advocacy, and support services that promote stability and help children remainsafelywith family.

This isn't just a position;it's an opportunity to strengthen families, preserve important family connections, and help children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.


Qualifications & Preferred Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in social work or related human services field preferred.
  • Proven ability towrite clearly, concisely and effectively for a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport and build trust.
  • Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Travel required with or without accommodation.


FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender
expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its
programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers
and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for
all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and member.

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