Family Support Specialist-Visitation
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 (with the potential for full time depending on your availability/flexibility) to supervise visits between children and their family members in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere with the goal of helping families to 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 work force on a part time basis. Nervous about stepping into the field? We provide extensive training and supervision to give you the tools and support you need to be successful.
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
Responsibilities
- Supervise 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.
- Play an important role in helping families work toward reunification.
- Provide transportation for youth to and from visits as necessary.
- Lift young children in and out of vehicles/car seats and carry infants in their car seats/young children to and from vehicles.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage for full time and some part time employees
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent supervision and training
- Company cell phone provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
