Visitation Specialist

Why Join Olive Crest?

Olive Crest transforms the lives of over 3,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and their families each day. We are looking for people who have a heart for children and who desire to take on the challenge of pouring into the lives of children and families … One Life at a Time.®

Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org/

Overview:

FT/ 40hrs. The Visitation Specialist facilitates visits as part of Monitored and Supervised Visitation with Transportation Services, a program that serves families with over 13,000 hours of visitation and transportation annually. Monitored and supervised visitation provides opportunities for families whose children are in foster care to visit with one another in a safe environment. The Visitation Specialist interacts directly with clients and visitors by observing visits (both sight and hearing) and providing redirection when necessary. Qualified candidates should possess a related Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience or equivalent.

EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees monitored and supervised visitation by ensuring a safe environment, clients and visitors adhere to all court ordered rules, the visitation specialist is alert and informed of client behavior history, the visitation specialist knows when and how to intervene or terminate visits while maintaining the family’s dignity.
• Builds rapport with clients and offers empathetic ear when needed.
• Transports clients to and from visits, including long distances.
• Completes forms and reports including but not limited to: Monitored Visitation Summaries, notification of terminated visits, and reporting of visitors who fail to attend a scheduled visit.
• Maintains monthly telephonic contact and regular written contact with assigned social workers from Social Services Agency.
• Works effectively with others under stressful conditions, including other staff, County workers, and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 months of experience working with children; or an Associate of Arts degree in a related field and 2 years of experience working with children and families.
• Ability to work effectively alone and with others during stressful conditions, including the ability to devise and implement action plans in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to remain aware and alert during visits that can last up to six hours.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain vehicle insurance throughout course of employment.
• Maintain criminal record clearance.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to walk on unstable ground and to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, use hands/ feel, climb, balance, and walk frequently.
• Apply reason in problem-solving situations where only limited standardization may exist. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.

Health Benefits include:

• 2 Cigna Medical HMO's, PPO, and an HSA plan to choose from
• A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from
• A vision plan through Cigna

Time Off Benefits include:

• Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
• Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
• Up to 1 week of vacation time for the first year, 2 for the second and an increased schedule every 5 years there after
• Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
• Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family

Other Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Mental Health Assistance
• Loan forgiveness qualified (PSLF)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Pre-taxed childcare
• Referral program
• 5 AFLAC Options to choose from

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Crisis management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22