Kinship Connections Specialist

Kinship Connections Specialist

Position Function:
To support and serve kinship families by providing and coordinating case management services, support groups, training, in‑home therapeutic services, crisis management and transitional services.

The Kinship Connections Case Manager will respond to all referrals and coordinate services and admissions for assigned clients. The Case Manager will provide ongoing support groups and trainings, complete assigned family and client assessments, develop plans of service, assist in setting goals and coordinating resources to assist the family with transitions, and stabilize behaviors to prevent disruption. All case information is documented accurately and within program‑specified timelines.

The position requires travel within the service area and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.

• Arrange and facilitate support groups and training opportunities for caregivers and children utilizing different days and times to meet clients’ needs.
• Facilitate and document services provided to clients including support groups, training, family plans, contacts, and case management for all assigned clients and work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Complete all paperwork within required time frames.
• For clients assigned to in‑home services, visit the home at least twice monthly or more often in crises.
• Visit schools, attend court proceedings, and attend psychiatrist visits as needed to maintain open communication and engagement.
• Provide effective case management and therapeutic interventions including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Provide skills training for assigned clients and families when appropriate.
• Implement group programming to address social and emotional needs of clients related to achievement of individual goals.
• Provide case management services; coordinate with TDFPS and OCOK caseworkers, families, community and mainstream support resources.
• Document and assess progress of each assigned client.
• Maintain 40 hours annually of TBRI and other trainings on high‑risk or challenging behaviors of children and families as approved.

• Coordinate collaborative relationships and services to referral agencies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with children, families, CASA, TDFPS, OCOK, therapist, school, court, and other community colleagues as needed for case management and referrals.
• Maintain compliance in service delivery and documentation as outlined in agreements, COA standards, and ACH policies and procedures.
• Represent ACH in a professional and positive manner in all aspects of your position.

• Maintain up‑to‑date case records.
• Develop and document preliminary, initial family plan, and ongoing plan reviews.
• Provide regular case management services and documentation for each assigned client.
• Communicate and coordinate needs for each client.
• Coordinate goals and service plans with involved providers.
• Participate in scheduled supervision and case staffing.
• Assist in development of program‑related forms and measurement tools.
• Complete all discharge forms and timely entry of materials into database systems.

• Support and uphold the policies and procedures of ACH.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional interactions.
• Ensure quality services are provided and professional standards maintained.
• Maintain an attitude of youth and family advocacy.
• Work harmoniously with coworkers to generate a productive and constructive environment.
• Ensure work time is utilized fully and effectively to maximize productivity.
• Adapt to changing assignments/priorities as needed to support youth, families, and the agency.

• Facilitate and attend team staffing meetings.
• Attend designated agency or community meetings or training.
• Complete training and certifications as required by licensing standards.
• Assist with other agency program activities as assigned.
• Assist with fundraising or other agency functions as needed.
• Other applicable duties as assigned by supervisor.

The job will cover kinship homes in Denton, Wise and Cooke Counties…