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-33% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($30.00/hr, n=293)
96 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$2.50/hr · p10p90 · $400/hr
this role: $20.00/hrmedian $30.00/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 293 posted healthcare roles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 33% below the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma median for similar positions.
The Kinship Navigator supports kinship foster families by linking them to community resources and facilitating relationships with state agencies to ensure placement stability. The role involves conducting home visits, maintaining clinical records, and providing advocacy to meet the needs of the family.
Job DetailsJob Location
Oklahoma
City,
OK 73112Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $20.00 - $21.00
HourlyTravel
Percentage: Up to 25%Job
Shift:
DayStatus:
Full-time,
Non-Exempt
Hours: Flexible 40 hour week, Includes evenings and weekend hours, schedule may vary.
Location
Clinton
Program:
Family
Kinnections
DEFINITION: Advocate and provide support for kinship foster families referred to NorthCare by Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) by linking these families with community resources, facilitating the ability to utilize these resources, and fostering relationships between the family and state agencies and other public and private agencies in an effort to maintain the placement and permanency for the child in kinship foster family home.
SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by Program Manager.
Essential
JOB
Functions
INCLUDE,
BUT
ARE
NOT
LIMITED TO: Work with kinship foster family to identify needs of the family, including all household members, to determine what services and programs are available, and assist with advocating. Facilitates and maintains positive working relationships with OKDHS personnel including management and leadership. Work with the kinship foster family in problem-solving to assist with stability. Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness. Collect data for evaluation and research of program effectiveness. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise about resources in community and serves as a liaison between OKDHS and NorthCare services within Oklahoma County. Transport clients to various locations in the community and provide services in the home. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms and maintain same in a manner consistent with requirements. Maintain professional competency in the area under one’s responsibility through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and trainings. Comply with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s).
Knowledgeable regarding: NorthCare’s electronic record system and public folders; contract requirements, and benchmarks. Abides by the agency’s policy on confidentiality and, at all times, respects the integrity and confidentiality of persons receiving services. Will meet with kinship foster families at a frequency that is determined based off of case needs and contractual requirements, to include home visits, telehealth and/or phone calls with the family. Return phone calls and cell text promptly. Check and respond to email daily. Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Meet dress code expectations. Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality requirements, documentation deadlines and productivity expectations. Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, with at least one year of experience preferred. The role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
bachelor degree
Communication
Advocacy
Interpersonal skills
Microsoft 365
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Time management
Data collection
Case management
Trauma informed care
Clinical documentation
Social work
Benefits
Phone stipend
Hotspot stipend
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $21/hr
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Posted
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Oct 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
Position
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate/employee must have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field, and preferably a minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field, and/or a Master’s Degree in a closely related field. This position provides community based services. A community setting is defined as any non-designated NorthCare Office. Community-based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to, a client’s home, in the community at a local venue or agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the office. Staff who are considered community based may have limited access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present. Staff who are community based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have “business purposes” added to their auto insurance. Community based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. Community-based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if required by their program. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, processing software, and have intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse community members, employees, and other stakeholders. Must display the ability to work collaboratively and maintain productive relationships with the community, employees, and other stakeholders. Must be able to bend, stoop, use stairs, and move about facilities and community freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements. Must have access to reliable transportation. In state travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver’s license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage. Due to the nature of the contract, candidates & employees must report to NorthCare any current or prior confirmed record of child abuse as an adult. Any such confirmed record must be reviewed by the NorthCare Executive Team for hiring approval, or for current employees, continued employment with NorthCare. Must complete all NorthCare required training within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Every NorthCare employee is responsibility for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her job responsibilities.
Market context
Kinship navigator roles in Oklahoma
Kinship Navigator roles in Oklahoma are often tied to child welfare, family support, and community-based service demand, where employers look for candidates who can coordinate resources and support relatives caring for children. These roles can be competitive because they typically require a social work or related degree, flexible scheduling, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability for evenings and weekends before applying.
