VISITATION COACH

BETHANNA • Lancaster, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working primarily in Lancaster county, the Visitation Worker is responsible for providing program intake, visitation schedule planning, and supervising family visits for children in foster care through Lancaster County Children and Youth. Workers provide pre and post communication with parents with a focus on parenting support and education. Visits occur at the agency visitation center, in the community or in biological parent homes. The program utilizes the Visitation Coaching model and workers are trained in this model. Supportive contacts with resource families is expected. On going communication with assigned county case workers and team meetings are required. Strong family engagement skills and communication is required.

Requirements

• Human Services Degree is required
• Experience in child welfare or parenting is expected
• A valid driver's license
• Car registration
• Auto insurance
• A clean 3 year driving history
• Strong family engagement skills
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work

Responsibilities

• Providing program intake
• Visitation schedule planning
• Supervising family visits for children in foster care
• Providing pre and post communication with parents with a focus on parenting support and education
• Conducting visits at the agency visitation center, in the community or in biological parent homes
• Supportive contacts with resource families
• Ongoing communication with assigned county case workers
• Attending team meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree