KinGap Specialist

Company: Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference! Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives. At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services. Are you passionate about helping children achieve permanency with family members? The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) provides critical support to relatives who step up to care for children in need. As a KinGAP Specialist , you will play a key role in guiding families and staff through the KinGAP process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of applications and documentation. Responsibilities: Confirm eligibility requirements for KinGAP families by reviewing applications, expense agreements, and supporting documentation for accuracy. Assist case planners and supervisors in determining appropriate documentation for Kinship Guardianship subsidy applications. Provide one-on-one support to case planners and supervisors on program requirements and best practices for completing KinGAP packages. Liaise with staff to offer guidance, recommendations, and follow-ups on KinGAP submissions. Maintain meticulous documentation and case files; develop Excel spreadsheets and ticklers for reminders and follow-ups. Collaborate with case planning teams to identify potential KinGAP cases and gather necessary information. Work with home finding staff to expedite kinship home approvals within required timeframes. Attend Family Team Conferences (FTCs) for children with a goal change to KinGAP guardianship. Confer with prospective KinGAP families to provide program overviews and obtain signatures and notarizations. Gather documents and complete KinGAP applications for submission to ACS; coordinate with agency attorneys for court filings. Track and monitor the status of KinGAP applications; troubleshoot delays and ensure timely processing. Participate in KinGAP and related trainings. Requirements: BA/BSW and 2 years of Human Services experience required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Experience in Child Welfare and/or Office of Mental Health System preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy required. CMCS offers: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Work Schedules Make a Difference Every Day If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, apply today and start your journey with CMCS! HR24S Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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