Supervised Visitation Worker
About The Position
As a Supervised Visitation Worker, you will provide supervision and guidance to non-custodial parents and children in a supervised visit setting. You will supervise the visit to ensure the child's well-being, communicate visit restrictions and the contract agreement to the visiting parent(s) and observe, interpret and accurately record all client remarks during the visitation. You will role model and/or verbalize effective parenting techniques as necessary during the visitation and communicate with a program supervisor to address questions, concerns and information/messages from social workers. You will be required to complete the required documentation and relay all mandated reporting and visit concerns to designated parties. In this position, you may be required to testify in court regarding visits. This position is based out of the Virginia Family Resource Center. Some travel may be required to conduct visits in Hibbing as available or in people's homes. Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
Requirements
- A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a Motor Vehicle Check.
- Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
- Communication, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of child protection issues.
Nice To Haves
- Training or employment experience in physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, chemical dependency, mandated reporting and parenting skills are desired. Training/experience may have been obtained in a volunteer setting, school field placement or through own parenting experiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and guidance to non-custodial parents and children in a supervised visit setting
- Supervise the visit to ensure the child's well-being
- Communicate visit restrictions and the contract agreement to the visiting parent(s)
- Observe, interpret and accurately record all client remarks during the visitation
- Role model and/or verbalize effective parenting techniques as necessary during the visitation
- Communicate with a program supervisor to address questions, concerns and information/messages from social workers
- Complete the required documentation and relay all mandated reporting and visit concerns to designated parties
- Testify in court regarding visits
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
