Kinship & Adoption Navigator

The Buckeye Ranch

. Support kinship caregivers and adoptive parents in accessing services, resources, and social support .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNorwood • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting kinship caregivers and adoptive parents by conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and advocating for services. Proficient in managing case records and collaborating with community partners to enhance service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Work DegreeCase Management ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook ProficiencyOhioKAN Database ManagementCultural Competency

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Hard Skills

Detailed AssessmentsIndividualized Care PlansResource DevelopmentReferral Pipeline ManagementHome Visits

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCollaborationCommunicationPublic SpeakingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

OhioKAN DatabaseSACWIS DatabaseCase Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Driver's LicensePre-Employment Drug ScreenFBI/BCI Background Check

Industry Keywords

Kinship CareAdoption ServicesIndian Child Welfare ActPublic HealthFamily Support Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support kinship caregivers and adoptive parents in accessing services, resources, and social support
Meet weekly with the OhioKAN Regional Coach for case consultation and support in delivering OhioKAN services with fidelity
Conduct detailed assessments with kinship and adoptive families
Identify milestones, develop individualized care plans, and advocate for needed services
Build regional resource lists and partner networks
Collaborate with regional coordinators and public/private partners to construct service directories and maintain referral pipelines
Manage full family records in the OhioKAN database
Conduct home visits and visit community agencies to provide direct support
Host public education or outreach events
Adapt support services to the language, cultural norms, and preferences of diverse families
Verify specific protections under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or a related field (preferred)
Direct experience working with families and/or professional case management experience (preferred)
Proficient with necessary computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and case databases
Active driver's license and proof of valid auto insurance
Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen
Satisfactory references
FBI/BCI background check
ARCS registries check
SACWIS database checks
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
Daily Pay Partners – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily!
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
401K + Employer Contribution
Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Program
Equal opportunity employer
Substance and tobacco free workplace