Family Support Specialist-Visitation

Community Care ME • Biddeford, ME

5d • $21 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you have been searching for a career that allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families, your search stops here! We are hiring a Visit Support Worker to supervise visits between children and their family members in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, with the goal of helping families reunify. This is an ideal position if you are looking to supplement your current income, have shifts that can accommodate your school/work schedule, or if you are looking to re-enter the workforce on a part-time basis. Nervous about stepping into the field? We provide comprehensive training and supervision to equip you with the tools and support necessary for success.

Community Care offers community-based support and mental health services to individuals and families throughout Maine. Established in 1996, Care has grown to meet a wide range of social and clinical needs through its expanding continuum of programs and services, including an outpatient clinic, intensive home-based supports, adult services, and treatment foster care. We are committed to excellence in service delivery and we value strong cooperative efforts between community providers. Accredited nationally by the Council on Accreditation, we are recognized as a top quality resource for promoting the health, well-being, and independence of individuals and families. We value our membership in Maine communities and work with our clients in a friendly atmosphere staffed by sensitive and highly skilled professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• 6 months of experience working with children and families
• Reliable transportation
• State of Maine driver's license
• Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises visits, providing structure and guidance to visit participants, in one of our Family Visitation Centers, within families' homes, or within the community as determined by the Family Plan.
• Plays an important role in helping families work toward reunification.
• Provides transportation for youth to and from visits as necessary.
• Lifts young children in and out of vehicles/car seats and carries infants in their car seats/young children to and from vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and employees are paid for all hours worked
• Generous benefits package medical and dental coverage for full time and some part time employees
• Mileage Reimbursement
• A supportive team environment
• Excellent supervision and training
• Company cell phone provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED