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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 ...

FamilyForward

Kinship Navigator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$19.23 - $21.16/hr

Job Type Full-time 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 ...

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How much do kinship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 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.

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.

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Kinship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,034 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Kinship Navigator- Ridgeland

Catholic Charities Inc.

Ridgeland, MS • On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

The Kinship Navigator is responsible for working directly with kinship caregivers to provide support as they care for their relative children. The Kinship Navigator assists in identifying needs, providing referrals, providing emotional support and guidance as well as connecting kinship families with community resources. Resources include locating child care, securing basic needs such as food, clothing, and furniture, applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamp assistance, locating respite care, mental health counseling, and health care. The Navigator acts as a liaison between the relative family, the biological family, the Department, other agencies, and community resources and assists the relative family in developing a support network.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including helping to navigate the child welfare system, gain access to public and private community resources, permanency planning, and interpreting policies and procedures for programs serving families and children
  2. Makes accurate needs assessment and makes appropriate referrals
  3. Maintains regular and consistent contact with kinship families in the office, client's home, or in the community
  4. Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms, and attend necessary appointments for services or resources
  5. Refers to community outreach programs
  6. Ability to seek out additional funding for kinship family's needs
  7. Assists in linking family to recreational activities/resources for relative children placed in kinship caregiver's home
  8. Safeguards the family's dignity and protects the rights and individuality of each kin family under his/her supervision
  9. Maintains appropriate boundaries and remains in compliance with HIPAA privacy laws
  10. Collaborates as a team member with biological families, the Department, judicial staff, and other collaterals
  11. Maintains good communication with the team
  12. Participates in assigned meetings
  13. Completes and maintains all service documentation and statistics as required
  14. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Kinship Navigators will have a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in social work, human services or related field). Two (2) years experience working directly with families including identifying needs and linking families to appropriate services such as health services, legal services, housing, counseling, social services, child care, and respite resources.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  1. Ability to provide education and advocacy on behalf of kinship families; and strong empathy and understanding of the unique role, needs, and challenges of kinship caregivers
  2. Ability to promote placement stability and positive permanency outcomes
  3. Ability to respond quickly to time-sensitive requests
  4. Ability to engage with high level personnel and build partnerships
  5. Knowledge of Child Protective Services and Foster Care best practices
  6. Ability to travel within assigned district
  7. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  8. Demonstrates strong commitment to children being placed with kinship families as well as holds a value that family connections are paramount and demonstrates competence in working with families involved in the child welfare system
  9. Demonstrates ability to evaluate situations and make decisions regarding case services or family needs
  10. Possesses excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a specific emphasis on transparent and sensitive communication with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members including the ability to communicate at all levels
  11. Knowledge of community resources available for support of kinship families
  12. Demonstrate awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with a culturally and socioeconomic diverse client population

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