VISITATION COACH - Bucks/Mont
About The Position
The Visitation Coach works primarily in Bucks and Montgomery counties, providing program intake, planning visitation schedules, and supervising family visits for children in foster care through Bucks County Children and Youth. Bucks County workers communicate with parents before and after visits, focusing on parenting support and education. Visits take place at the agency visitation center, in the community, or in biological parents’ homes. Workers are trained in and use the Visitation Coaching model. The role also involves supportive contact with resource families, ongoing communication with assigned county case workers, and participation in team meetings. Strong family engagement and communication skills are required. The position is based in Southampton, Pennsylvania, and frequently involves evening work.
Requirements
- A Human Services degree is required.
- Experience in child welfare or parenting is expected.
- A valid driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance are required.
- A clean three-year driving history is required.
- Strong family engagement and communication skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide program intake.
- Plan visitation schedules.
- Supervise family visits for children in foster care through Bucks County Children and Youth.
- Communicate with parents before and after visits, focusing on parenting support and education.
- Use the Visitation Coaching model after receiving training in it.
- Maintain supportive contacts with resource families.
- Communicate on an ongoing basis with assigned county case workers.
- Participate in team meetings.
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Job Type
Full-time
