Job Description
Overview of Kinnect Kinnect is an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing KinFirst strategies and delivering programs that strengthen kinship connections and inclusive support networks for families, young people, and children. Kinnect has spent 20 years collaborating with families, public agencies, and private providers to ensure young people and families have the belonging, resources, and relationships they need to thrive. Kinnect’s purpose, vision, and guiding principles center family and kin and promote a KinFirst culture in every aspect of our service delivery and advocacy efforts for families, young people, and children. Kin is family, family is kin, and whether relationships involve relatives or chosen family connections, a KinFirst culture is the way we work and live each day. Kinnect is proud to be a nationally recognized leader and pioneer in the field, which led to the development of KinnectU, a training, consulting, and replication branch of Kinnect, to provide these services to all child- and family-serving organizations. Our programs include the Ohio Kinship and Adoption Navigator (OhioKAN) program, Kinnect to Family (KTF), and Youth Centered Permanency Roundtables (YCPRT). Kinnect is grateful to receive support from a variety of sources, including contracts with government entities, partnerships with nonprofits, generous grants, and invaluable donations from foundations and private donors. Overview of the OhioKAN Program The Ohio Kinship and Adoption Navigator Program (OhioKAN) is a program of the Department of Children and Youth, managed by Kinnect. OhioKAN is a statewide flexible and responsive navigator program designed to support children, youth and their families across Ohio. Built on the belief that families are inherently capable of finding solutions to the challenges they face, OhioKAN strengthens family networks and community connections. Position Summary The Regional Coordinator is a full-time position dedicated to supporting implementation by coordinating within one of OhioKAN’s 10 service delivery regions. The Regional Coordinator reports to the Regional Director, supports Coaches within their region, and collaborates frequently with OhioKAN staff from other regions and the statewide team. The primary function of this role includes administrative support to the region, coordinating regional communications and events, and managing data and program records. Essential Functions: Administrative Support Supports the Regional Director in achieving programmatic goals Takes clear comprehensive notes of regional meetings and trainings In collaboration with the Community Track team supports communications with and scheduling of the Regional Advisory Council Coordinates meetings with internal and external stakeholders Ensure regional staff have adequate supplies and equipment Responds to inquiries from prospective OhioKAN program participants and provides referrals as needed Regional Communications and Event Coordination Coordinates regional trainings and learning collaboratives in partnership with staff from other regions Schedules, organizes, and staffs regional meetings and other regional events (e.g. trainings and outreach events) In collaboration with the Community Track team creates and regularly updates a list of community events and service providers across the region Maintains regular communication with other regions, Regional Directors and other coordinators Data and Records Management Maintains regional records and fiscal reports for Flex Funds Maintains orderly and complete regional records including training/program materials and notes from OhioKAN programmatic activities Maintains regional SharePoint site by organizing and archiving OhioKAN program procedures and activities Facilitates communications related to the evaluation and ensures data entry and CQI processes take place as scheduled by elevating need areas to the Coach and Regional Director Enters data and runs reports in the OhioKAN Databases and SACWIS on a weekly basis Education/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Related experience using databases strongly preferred Experience maintaining an internal SharePoint site and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office strongly preferred Working Conditions Travel required, as needed. Must have access to own transportation. This job requires occasional overnight travel Kinnect as an organization has a Hybrid Work Model that combines remote and on-site work at Kinnect, as well as routine on-site or in-person w