Position: Bilingual Kinship Navigator

Pay: $35 hourly

Classification: Part-time (Up to 15 hours per week, expected to end on or around 8/31/2023)

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Houston, TX (Spring Branch)

Benefits: None benefits eligible position

Position Description:

The Kinship Navigator will provide for the coordination and delivery of services for clients and/or their families. The Kinship Navigator will assist the Program Coordinator in marketing, enrolling, and provision of services for clients and referral sources in the community. The Kinship Navigator is a knowledgeable individual able to provide support, guidance, referrals, and resource coordination to involved families. This position will provide non-clinical family assessments, crisis intervention, family and volunteer recruitment, screening, and implementation of services with limited resources.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience in the social services industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required for some positions.
• Knowledge of Social Work practices
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Remote, Community Settings
• Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Travel: Local

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin 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.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.