Family Support Navigator for Hillsborough Kinship Ensures that children living with relative caregivers will remain outside of foster care one-year post discharge from the program, in accordance with Kinship program expected outcomes.Completes Assessments, program statistics, and other required documents in the specified amount of time.Ensures that families have follow-up linkages into the community once completed program in accordance with Kinship program expected outcomes.Assists families navigate community resources and addresses barriers, including transportation, advocacy, legal, medical, and mental health needs.Creates, implements, and evaluates effectiveness of each family’s Support Plan.

Intake for Kinship ProgramConducts initial assessment to determine referral path for servicesExplains intake process, complete intake documents and enter information into databaseAssists Level 1 program with engagement

Completed 120 hrs of field experience. Worked with multiple departments at Gracepoint that includes Homeless Services, REACH, and the Call Center. Worked with outpatient clients with completing assessments for counseling.Completed outreach throughout tampa, delivering water, food and hygiene product to those that experiencing homelessness.Shadowed Case Managers and Care Managers in day-to-day tasks of managing multiple cases. Assisted with and monitored treatment plans and assessment planning.

Basic monetary transactions, opening and closing procedures, balanced drawer at the end of day, conducted wire transfers, handled large amounts of cash daily.

Conducted interviews with those in the community looking for assistance with light and water bills, rent payments, and housing.