What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervised Visitation Specialist position at Family & Children's Place?
Supervised Visitation Specialist (BA in Social Work or related field)
Family & Children's Place of Kentucky is looking to hire a full-time Supervised Visitation Specialist (BA in Social work or related field). Are you looking for a job that provides meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in family helping sphere? Would you like to join a nonprofit that cares about others and gives back to its community? If so, please read on!
This counseling position earns a competitive wage between $19 - $20/hour to. As you will need reliable transportation and insurance rates at appropriate levels for this position, we offer a stipend of $125 paid quarterly to cover toward usage of your vehicle. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) plan, paid time off (PTO), vacation time, paid sick time, up to 10 paid holidays, the ability to choose which days you use for your paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and schedule flexibility.
ABOUT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE
Family & Children's Place is an equal opportunity nonprofit organization that strives to keep families intact and provide children and family members the emotional support necessary to maintain family stability. We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our staff, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Since 1883, we have served as a critical presence in Louisville providing help to our most vulnerable citizens -- children, whose lives we've often saved from abuse and neglect. We are here because we believe in this city, and we believe in the promise and power of working together to make life richer. Our goal is to improve our society, to help children become strong again, to defend those in need, and above all, to contribute to the health of our city's future.
Our continued success depends on the recruitment, selection, and retention of the most qualified personnel. We search for employees who are looking to make a career out of caring and are willing to commit to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Our employees are as passionate about the work they do as we are, which is why we strive to foster a supportive work culture that gives them the space to build successful careers.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Supervised Visitation Specialist
As a professional on our Visitation and Parenting Team, you play an essential role in providing supervised visitation services and support to area parents who are working to be reunified with their children. You work directly with children, families, and adults who are overcoming obstacles in their lives, working to bounce back from poor choices or circumstances and looking to improve their overall parenting skills and the positive role they take in the development of their children. You would be responsible for providing transportation for children going to scheduled visits and at the end of those visits with the families you are assigned to. Visitation services are conducted in the parent(s) homes, at our Family Service Center site in Louisville or in some cases other approved community sites. A typical supervised visit will last around 1.5 to 2 hours. Transportation provided by you for these visits could last anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours, on average. You will deliver these services utilizing trauma-informed, culturally competent, evidence-based practices and policies that provide the best possible outcome for the children and parents on your caseload. Having a job where you get to make a difference in the lives of others through supervised visitation and other supports brings you great fulfillment.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A Supervised Visitation Specialist
- Bachelor's degree required; training and experience in supervised visitation services or related services desirable.
- Experience working with children in a care-giving role required.
- Must be able to lift and carry children and car seats up to 10 pounds
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have own transportation. Vehicle must be equipped with seat belts and in good repair and must meet the local standards for children under four years of age or under 40 pounds.
- Must have valid driver's license, current registration, and proof of insurance on vehicle being used.
- Must consent to a check of his/her driving record annually; excellent driving record required, including no record of impaired driving.
- Auto liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 is required.
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor? Do you work well both independently and as part of a team? Are you compassionate and empathetic toward others? Do you enjoy helping people? If so, you might just be perfect for this child welfare specialist position with our nonprofit organization!
READY TO JOIN OUR CHILD WELFARE TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be a good fit and interested in this Supervised Visitation Specialist position with our nonprofit agency, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Salary : $19 - $20
