Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health - Supervised Visitation Monitor

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio•Canton, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Supervised Visitation Monitor to meet the growing demands for mental and behavioral health care for children and families in the community. As a member of the team, you will support children, youth, and families in successfully meeting life's challenges. The organization is a collaborative network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing a positive environment for healing and happiness. They are recognized as a Top Workplace in Stark County and offer a compassionate, supportive, and accountable work environment for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Family Services, or related field.
OR Associate degrees or high school diploma with a minimum of 3 years' experience working with youth and family populations.
Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.
Adhere diligently to program policies and procedures.
Resist influences that interfere with impartial monitoring.
Report honestly and impartially regarding events that occur during services.
Respect the privacy of children and families.
Maintain confidentiality as required by law, court order, and program policy.
Decline cases involving an actual or potential conflict of interest.
Refrain from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, mental or physical disability, or other personal characteristic, condition, or status.
Comply with all required protections of confidentiality, including protections for victims of domestic violence.
Understand that violation of confidentiality or program conduct standards may result in disciplinary action, termination, or legal action.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with youth populations, particularly working with families and children with developmental, behavioral, medical, and/or mental health concerns preferred.
Knowledge of services, programs, and resources available in Stark County to assist families in meeting the challenges of their children including those with special needs.
Ability to work effectively with other professionals and different disciplines, both within and outside the mental health profession, to meet the various needs of children.
Skills to conceptualize client/system needs and recommend appropriate services.
Training and experience that is "trauma-informed".
Background/knowledge of programs pertaining to youth populations.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to function well as a team member.
Culturally competent and willing to work with clients and families within various and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of contact between children and visiting family members in accordance with program policies, visitation agreements, and court orders.
Supports safe, structured, and respectful supervised visitation services for families court-ordered to supervised visitation.
Observes, documents, facilitates, and intervenes when necessary to support child safety and program standards.
Ensures that contact between parties proceeds in accordance with the visitation agreement, court order and program policies.
Relays relevant information relating to the child's welfare between the custodian and visitor at the beginning and conclusion of supervised contact, as appropriate.
Observes and documents visits in an objective manner consistent with program policies.
Intervenes, when necessary and appropriate, to ensure the welfare of the child(ren).
Terminates a visit if the safety of the child(ren), other participants, or staff cannot be maintained.
Maintains accurate records of visits, services provided, and critical incidents.
Follows all program policies and procedures in the delivery of supervised visitation services.
Attends required pre-service and in-service trainings.
May complete the screening/intake process with the non-custodial parent for appropriateness of the program.
Participates in regular supervision.