Family Support Specialist-Visitation

Community Care ME•Biddeford, ME

28d•$21 - $22

About The Position

Community Care is hiring a Visit Support Worker to supervise visits between children and family members in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and help families work toward reunification. Visits take place at Family Visitation Centers, in family homes, or in the community, as determined by the Family Plan. The role provides structure and guidance to visit participants and may include transporting youth to and from visits as needed. Reliable transportation and a State of Maine driver's license are required. The position involves lifting young children in and out of vehicles and car seats, and carrying infants in car seats or young children to and from vehicles. Multiple shifts are available, with peak hours between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. A work mobile phone is provided. Comprehensive training and supervision are offered. Community Care provides community-based support and mental health services to individuals and families throughout Maine.

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 and 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.
Pass background checks, including DMV, CPS, APS, and criminal checks.

Responsibilities

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