Family Support Specialist-Visitation

Community Care ME • Augusta, ME

28d • $20 - $21

About The Position

Community Care is hiring a Visit Support Worker to supervise visits between children and their family members in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, with the goal of helping families reunify. The position may be full-time depending on availability and flexibility, and can also suit people seeking supplemental income or part-time work. Extensive training and supervision are provided.

Visits take place at a Family Visitation Center, in families’ homes, or in the community, as determined by the Family Plan. The Visit Support Worker provides structure and guidance to visit participants and helps families work toward reunification. The role may include transporting youth to and from visits. Multiple shifts are available, with peak hours between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have at least 6 months of experience working with children and families.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have a State of Maine driver’s license.
• Be able to lift young children in and out of vehicles and car seats, and carry infants in car seats or young children to and from vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise visits between children and family members.
• Provide structure and guidance to visit participants.
• Conduct visits at Family Visitation Centers, in families’ homes, or in the community, as determined by the Family Plan.
• Transport youth to and from visits as necessary.
• Help families work toward reunification.

Benefits

• Competitive wage; employees are paid for all hours worked.
• Medical and dental coverage for full-time employees and some part-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Supportive team environment.
• Excellent supervision and training.
• Company cell phone provided.

What This Job Offers

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