Epworth Children's Home
For more than 126 years, Epworth has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.
Summary
The Kinship Navigation Supervisor oversees the functions of a regional Kinship program including generating and responding to referrals, resource navigation, case management, and community engagement. The Supervisor builds a team of Family Advocates and assures team compliance with training and external contractual requirements.
Primary Performance Objectives
The Supervisor is responsible for equipping employees with the necessary tools to successfully perform their job and provide monthly supervision meetings with staff. Identify trends across cases and shares common barriers that caregivers are experiencing Ensure integrity of case files and fidelity to Foster Kinship model Lead peer file review process to support compliance with Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) targets Complete monthly and quarterly PQI outcomes tracking Build and maintain relationships with public and private partners to support referrals. Develop new resources or engages existing community-based supports and services for the family. Maintain a calendar of events for the program. Facilitate regular information sessions, groups and trainings designed to educate kinship families and foster connections among caregivers. Organize and host events for outreach and to support kinship families Focus on growth objectives for Epworth. Carry cases to understand the needs of kin caregivers and support the goals and objectives of the program. Participate in Epworth's 24-hour emergency on-call assistance Duties and Responsibilities
Hire and supervise Family Advocates Maintain a positive and professional relationship with DSS offices and other community partners, act as a liaison between Epworth and referral sources. Maintain strong understanding of all resources available to kinship families, develop an understanding of the differences between kinship family types Per the Navigator Model, use Assessment tools to provide intake and case management level services to kinship families. Ensure accurate case documentation by staff is recorded to fidelity. Identify systemic issues for kinship families and bring those issues to the Program Director. Plan and attend family events for kinship families. Facilitate support groups, info sessions and training classes as necessary. Work with all families in an equitable, culturally responsive and empowering manner. To cooperate with all Epworth staff to enhance the mission and ministry as a whole. Attend individual supervision meetings and trainings as scheduled. Agrees with and adheres to the general principles, ethics and qualifications for employment as outlined in the staff manual. Follow direction and guidance of immediate supervisor. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned. Driving may be required with Epworth reimbursing employee for mileage. Understands and follows personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and/or department manuals and in compliance with the SCDSS Foster Kinship Model, as well as those outlined in the Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the Caring for our Own model. Qualifications
BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an associate's degree plus an extra two (2) years' experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of four (4) years' extra experience in related field. At least five (5) years' experience with families and knowledge about community resources and services. Experience in advocacy work on behalf of children and families preferred. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:
Rewarding Client Focused work environment Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Company paid life insurance Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life 403(b) with company match Ample vacation and sick leave Mission/Volunteer leave Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
The mission of Epworth is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.
Summary
The Kinship Navigation Supervisor oversees the functions of a regional Kinship program including generating and responding to referrals, resource navigation, case management, and community engagement. The Supervisor builds a team of Family Advocates and assures team compliance with training and external contractual requirements.
Primary Performance Objectives
The Supervisor is responsible for equipping employees with the necessary tools to successfully perform their job and provide monthly supervision meetings with staff. Identify trends across cases and shares common barriers that caregivers are experiencing Ensure integrity of case files and fidelity to Foster Kinship model Lead peer file review process to support compliance with Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) targets Complete monthly and quarterly PQI outcomes tracking Build and maintain relationships with public and private partners to support referrals. Develop new resources or engages existing community-based supports and services for the family. Maintain a calendar of events for the program. Facilitate regular information sessions, groups and trainings designed to educate kinship families and foster connections among caregivers. Organize and host events for outreach and to support kinship families Focus on growth objectives for Epworth. Carry cases to understand the needs of kin caregivers and support the goals and objectives of the program. Participate in Epworth's 24-hour emergency on-call assistance Duties and Responsibilities
Hire and supervise Family Advocates Maintain a positive and professional relationship with DSS offices and other community partners, act as a liaison between Epworth and referral sources. Maintain strong understanding of all resources available to kinship families, develop an understanding of the differences between kinship family types Per the Navigator Model, use Assessment tools to provide intake and case management level services to kinship families. Ensure accurate case documentation by staff is recorded to fidelity. Identify systemic issues for kinship families and bring those issues to the Program Director. Plan and attend family events for kinship families. Facilitate support groups, info sessions and training classes as necessary. Work with all families in an equitable, culturally responsive and empowering manner. To cooperate with all Epworth staff to enhance the mission and ministry as a whole. Attend individual supervision meetings and trainings as scheduled. Agrees with and adheres to the general principles, ethics and qualifications for employment as outlined in the staff manual. Follow direction and guidance of immediate supervisor. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned. Driving may be required with Epworth reimbursing employee for mileage. Understands and follows personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and/or department manuals and in compliance with the SCDSS Foster Kinship Model, as well as those outlined in the Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the Caring for our Own model. Qualifications
BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an associate's degree plus an extra two (2) years' experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of four (4) years' extra experience in related field. At least five (5) years' experience with families and knowledge about community resources and services. Experience in advocacy work on behalf of children and families preferred. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:
Rewarding Client Focused work environment Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Company paid life insurance Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life 403(b) with company match Ample vacation and sick leave Mission/Volunteer leave Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
The mission of Epworth is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.