Parenting Time Specialist - Part-time

Requisition #: req10195

Location: Southfield, MI

Hours: Part-time (20 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As a Parenting Time Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for receiving referrals from Case Manager(s) to work with identified families on parenting skills and home organization. This individual is also responsible for documenting the involvement and provide feedback on goals, assessments and progress of the familial relationship to Case Manager.

This position is expected to function effectively with regular supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the biological families while supervising parenting time;
• Coordinate visits with the children, biological parents, foster parents and case aides in accordance to the courts and/or case plan;
• Utilize the parenting time observation report to document interactions during visits;
• Redirect parents as needed to ensure physical and emotional safety for all involved parties;
• Use a strengths-based perspective in working with families;
• Write Parenting Time Assessment narrative for Updated Service plans and provide to the assigned Case Manager to input this information;
• Attend court hearing(s) and testify regarding families progress, as needed;
• Attend CWTI training, as requested;
• Assist with carrying a small caseload, as assigned;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college; or Associate’s degree with related experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for some programs in the agency;
• Must possess the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals;
• Must possess excellent observation, and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.