Family Transportation and Visitation Monitor (TVP)

Are you interested in giving children the opportunity to maintain a relationship with their families through safe, positive, supervised visits? You may be a great candidate as a VISITATION MONITOR!

The Family Visitation and Transportation Program (TVP) is a collaborative program designed to provide transportation to and supervision of visitation between children in out-of-home placement and their non-custodial parents or other relatives.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Transportation and Visitation Monitor facilitates the supervision of visits between children in out-of-home care and their family members with a strengths-based, solution-focused approach that emphasizes full engagement with the child and family members. The Visitation Monitor ensures the safety of children at all times, identifies and documents clients’ strengths, needs, and any risk factors; and may provide families with education/coaching/modeling of appropriate parental behavior. The worker will also complete assigned drives as required which includes transportation of children and/or adults to visits and/or appointments. Court testimony may also be required.

**Evening/weekend hours will be required.**

WHO You’ll Be Working For:

Pinebrook Family Answers is a large nonprofit and leader in providing behavioral health services throughout Northeast, PA. Pinebrook has been named one of Lehigh Valley’s Best Places to work and is one of the only certified Trauma-Informed Social Service Agencies in the area. At Pinebrook Family Answers, you will find meaningful work and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients, staff, and communities.

WHAT You’ll Do as a Visitation Monitor:

1. Transport clients to family visits and other appointments.

• Abide by all transportation and safety laws and policies.
• Use agency provided car seats as prescribed by law at all times
• Is on time for all visits/appointments

2. Ensure the safety of clients at all times and adhere to all parameters set by the referring agency.

3. Provide families with education/coaching/modeling of appropriate parental behavior.

4. Participate in the on-going development of the Transportation and Visitation Program.

5. Document all activities provided to the family or on behalf of the family

6. Complete all reports/paperwork within the prescribed time frames

• Assist families with signing all verification forms
• Complete a visitation report at the conclusion of each visit

7. Provide testimony in court or attend case-related meetings as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One to two years of demonstrated experience in family life education and children’s services
• At least one year of child welfare experience preferred
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Must have knowledge of family dynamics, child development, and effective parenting.
• Have an excellent driving record, reliable car and proper liability insurance.
• Must be available to work 10-20 hours per week.
• Afternoon/evenings and weekend flexibility
• Must be at least 21 years old.

WHY You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Pinebrook Family Answers is a Trauma-Informed agency, committed to the Emotional, Physical, and Cultural Safety of our staff. We promote Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
• We encourage staff wellness and a healthy Work/Life balance, so you can expect flexibility, supportive staff, agency mindfulness initiatives, and consistent and strengths-based supervision.
• We care about your professional future, so we provide opportunities for advancement and unique experiences and training to build your professional repertoire.
• Pinebrook staff can be part of meaningful agency and systems change via the Trauma-Informed Care Committee (T.I.K.I.), our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship Initiative (I.D.E.A.), and other advocacy events and fundraisers.

*Pinebrook Family Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA community. The agency has a strong Non-Discrimination policy which can be found on our website.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00/hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends

Work Location: On the road; travel location is dependent upon needs of the families and county agencies

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Please describe any professional experience working with children and/or families.
• Do you have an Associates degree? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17