What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitation Specialist position at Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley?
Brief Description: Monitors and documents parent-child interactions and exchanges; provides support and guidance to the volunteers monitoring visits. Supervised visitations typically take place Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. It is a requirement to work two Sundays each month.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
I. Key Responsibility Area: Monitors and documents parent/child interactions
- Objectively observes all assigned visits and exchanges, and documents parent/child interactions
- Documents the exchange of medication for exchange families
- Interacts appropriately with children to ensure they feel safe and comfortable during visits and exchanges
- Completes written reports during the visit and maintains confidentiality of client information
- Provides intervention, when appropriate and in a safe manner
II. Key Responsibility Area: Provides support and problem solving in the absence of the Program Manager
- Terminates visits when appropriate and in a safe manner
- Problem solves family visit issues when necessary
- Monitors visits in the absence of assigned staff or volunteers
- Ensures the safety and security of the building, staff, volunteers and clients
- Assist Program Manager in training and support of program volunteers and interns
III. Key Responsibility Area: Teamwork and professional growth
- Actively attends and participates in team meetings and assigned informal projects
- Actively participates in ongoing evaluation process of the program
- Regularly accesses and utilizes supervision toward professional development
- Participates in own professional development by attending workshops and trainings
- Assume responsibility for bringing issues and goals to supervision meetings
- demonstrate an attitude and approach of “team player”.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Associates degree in Social Work (preferred) or related field and/or relevant work and/or volunteer experience
- Basic computer knowledge
- Knowledge of community resources and the court systems; knowledge of parent-child interaction, family dynamics, divorce, child custody issues, and negotiation skills
- Ability to support and problem solve with volunteers providing services
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Work Location: In person