Supervised Visitation Specialist

Outreach Works•Scranton, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and supervises visitation of non-custodial parents/caregivers and their children. Outreach's mission statement states, "With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. Staff at Outreach are expected to adhere to and embrace Outreach’s mission and values. Our mission, as stated above, is promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency for our participants. Our Values drive how we approach our mission. These include: Respect for the individual, Upholding the highest professional standards, Belief that Relationships, Connections, and Belonging matter, Providing hope for the future. As an Outreach Team Member, we expect that all staff have the shared responsibility to tell our story and share our impact with key stakeholders (funders, board members, volunteers, governing bodies, community partners) – always connecting the programs we deliver with the outcomes and impact we report.

Requirements

Ability to remain neutral/calm in the face of parents who may display high levels of animosity towards each other, caregivers or Outreach staff.
Ability to work on participants’ strengths while remaining firm when needed.
Microsoft Office skills and accurate typing/data entry skills required.
Must have, or meet the requirements to obtain, current ACT 33 (Child Abuse) & 34 (Criminal Background) Clearances.
Must be able to obtain additional clearances as required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Must annually complete all training hours required by Outreach.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds is preferred.
Background in the counseling/mental health field preferred.
Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedules and supervises visits between non-custodial parents/caregivers and children.
Conducts thorough intake evaluations.
Observes/monitors physical and emotional parenting skills/knowledge, boundary setting and overall parent-child interaction. Models appropriate parenting behavior, intervenes, and redirects as needed.
Performs comprehensive note taking using DAP format.
Regularly writes and submits reports to the court, which may include testifying in court.
Acts as a liaison and family intermediary between custodial and noncustodial caregivers, the court system and other service providers.
Provide transportation for visits as needed.
Regular data entry (Excel and agency database) and file maintenance.
Participates in agency and team meetings
Represents agency in community or in interagency activities.
Attends professional development opportunities when available.
Performs other duties as assigned.