Human Services Specialist- Kinship Navigator (Limited Term)

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The Child & Family Services Division (CFSD) of the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Human Services Specialist (Kinship Navigator) to lead and strengthen outreach and support efforts for kinship caregivers within the community. The Kinship Navigator will be responsible for developing and implementing outreach programming that increases awareness of kinship care and available resources, as well as providing individualized assistance to kinship caregivers. This role supports caregivers in learning about, accessing, and effectively utilizing community-based programs, benefits, and services to meet the safety, wellbeing and permanent needs of children in their care. 
 

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.