The Visitation Specialist is responsible for arranging and providing aftercare and/or visitation services for clients and their families and acting as a resource person between families and various community/service programs.

Performance Standards:

1. Implement the decisions of your immediate supervisor or managers within your chain of command.

2. Provide a positive role model for the students at all times through appearance, attitude, and behavior.

3. Exhibit sensitivity to the clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

4. Attend all in-services, General Staff Meetings, and meetings called by their supervisor.

5. Work harmoniously and effectively with co-workers.

6. Accomplish objectives and consistently produce satisfactory work.

7. Is faithful in reporting to work, staying on the job, and helping to meet institutional emergencies.

8. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

9. Comply with department guidelines, the Organization and Personnel Guidelines, and all expectations set by Gibault organization’s administration.

10. Travel to various communities throughout the Midwest to provide aftercare services and/or visitation supervision.

11. Participate in the planning, organizing, and implementing of parent meetings for clients during placement and prior to discharge, as assigned by Aftercare/Visitation Supervisor.

12. Participate in the planning, organizing, and implementing of reintegration of client into less restrictive setting for a period of 6 months following discharge, as assigned by Aftercare/Visitation Supervisor.

13. Be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the program needs.

14. Maintain a positive relationship with other community service and program service providers.

15. Serve as a liaison between the agency and the parents of clients by generating the required correspondence and telephone calls when necessary, both in writing and in person.

16. Communicate treatment and pertinent administrative issues to Clinical Services Therapists, Supervisors, and Administration.

17. Take regular inventory of own emotional well-being. Develop and adhere to a self-care plan to promote wellness and prevent burnout.

18. Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Completed High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Submit to and pass all required background checks.

Gibault is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Potential Rehire candidates who have worked for Gibault in the last year do not qualify for sign-on bonus