Visitation Coach

OLV Human Services • Lackawanna, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Visitation Coaches partner with the biological families of children who are placed in foster care, providing guidance and assistance to the biological parent(s), helping them to develop their parenting skills, thereby improving their relationships with their children, and their quality of life. In this rewarding role, you'll help strengthen family connections by supervising and documenting visits and fostering a supportive environment where children and caregivers can build and maintain meaningful relationships.

Requirements

• Associates Degree required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• New Hire Orientation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of knowledge of child development, family dynamics, parenting education preferred

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and supervising visits of non-custodial parents with their children
• Teaching, reviewing and monitoring appropriate parenting skills
• Intervening with the parent(s) to reinforce positive parenting skill development
• Documentation of visitation and communication with the assigned Case Planner
• Performs all other job-related duties assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree