Kinship Home Developer/ Navigator

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Kinship Home Developer/ Navigator at Arms Wide is the job for you!

Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 47-year history that is deeply committed to transforming the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families in Houston and South Texas.

The Kinship Home Developer/ Navigator provides hands-on, person-centered support to prospective foster kinship families through all phases of the verification process. This role also engages with internal, state, local, and community committees to remain abreast of issues and statistics affecting kinship foster caregiver applicants and programming.

Arms Wide is looking for someone who is:

* Compassionate

* Motivated to support children and families

* Energetic

* Team player with an optimistic outlook

* Trauma-informed

Experience/Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or another related field
Outreach & Networking Skills

Experience/Skills Preferred

Experience in a child placement setting
NTDC trainer certification/experience
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner certification
Self-Starter, Highly Organized, Problem Solving, &Critical Thinking

Travel Required

Reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursed.
Expected to travel up to 50%

Our Benefit Package Includes

Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
401k retirement plan with match
Paid life insurance
Generous vacation (paid time off) plan
8 paid holidays each year (10 days)
2 paid "Employee Choice" days each year
Convenient central location with free parking
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount (Perks) Program

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked and length of service at Arms Wide.

Arms Wide is an equal-opportunity employer.

Arms Wide is committed to selecting the best and most qualified person available for each vacant opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Arms Wide is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

For more information about Arms Wide, please visit our website at armswide.org.

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