Family Time Visitation-Social Worker afterschool and Weekends

Company Overview
Angela's Family Services is dedicated to reuniting families and supporting children through compassionate, community-focused child welfare programs. We strive to create safe, nurturing environments where families can thrive and rebuild strong bonds.

Overview
We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Family Time Visitation-Social Worker to join our team for afterschool and weekend visitation sessions. In this vital role, you will facilitate supervised visits as a visit supervisor between children and their families . This work involves working with children in foster care, kinship care, and DCYF you will ensure a safe, supportive environment that promotes healthy relationships. Your work will directly impact the lives of children and families navigating complex circumstances, helping them rebuild trust and connection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise family visitation sessions during afterschool hours and weekends, ensuring safety and adherence to court orders or case plans
• Engage with children and families using motivational interviewing techniques to foster positive communication and emotional connection
• Conduct crisis intervention when necessary, managing challenging behaviors or emotional distress with professionalism and sensitivity
• Collaborate with child protective services, legal professionals, and other social service agencies to support family reunification goals
• Maintain detailed case documentation, including visit reports, incident reports, and progress notes in compliance with mandated reporting laws
• Apply conflict management skills to de-escalate tense situations during visits, promoting a respectful environment for all participants
• Provide culturally competent support tailored to diverse family backgrounds, ensuring inclusive and respectful interactions

Skills

• Strong knowledge of child welfare practices, including childhood development and behavioral health principles
• Experience working with children, families, and individuals with disabilities in a social services setting
• Proficiency in crisis management techniques and crisis intervention strategies
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly
• Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to serve diverse populations effectively
• Familiarity with mandated reporting laws and legal frameworks related to family law and child protective services
• Ability to manage conflicts constructively while maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations
• Cultural competency to understand and respect different family dynamics and cultural backgrounds
• Skilled in case management practices, including documentation, follow-up, and coordination of services

Join our team at Angela's Family Services where your dedication will help strengthen families one visit at a time. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in social work best practices while providing a rewarding environment focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work afterschool hours and weekends?
• How many hours are you looking to work each week?
• If your resume does not state it please tell me about your experience working with children?
• This job requires self-motivation, organization, and good communication skills. Do you feel these are qualities you possess?
• We work as sub-contractors. If you have not done that before there are some upfront costs associated to onboarding such as getting a LLC, Business License, Insurance ect. Roughly $300 to $500 Is that something you can manage in your current budget?
• You will need to get a background check. Do you have any concerns about passing a background check?
• Are you at least 21 years of age and have a safe and reliable vehicle to transport children in?
• We are working with children and that can sometimes be physically demanding such as lifting and if necessary, running after a kiddo on occasion. Are you able to handle the physical necessities of doing this work?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30