Visitation/Family Specialist - PRN

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland•Euclid, OH

About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland’s System of Care is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Visitation/Family Specialist to provide supported visitation and family-focused support to families whose children are in Department of Children and Family Services custody or have recently returned home. The role involves closely supervising family visits, helping parents consistently meet their children’s needs, and supporting families as children transition back to their parents’ care. The position provides direct services to clients and their families and related activities, in keeping with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities. The Specialist develops family goals from referral information, documents events during supported visits, completes required visit logs and discharge summaries, tracks program visits, and maintains communication with county workers. The role also includes attending supervision and occasional court hearings, completing surveys, and advocating for and supporting clients. Travel throughout the service area is required. The posting describes the schedule as flexible and the position as PRN.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, or equivalent, combined with 1–2 years of related professional experience.
Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to form good working relationships with various resources.
Ability to work with diverse populations, community organizations, and staff at all levels.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable transportation for local travel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to form professional relationships with county personnel.
Ability to travel throughout the service area.
Must be fingerprinted for a background check as a final applicant.

Responsibilities

Ensure position activities and relevant programs are consistent with Catholic Charities’ mission, vision, and values.
Provide constructive feedback and support to clients.
Act as an advocate for clients.
Develop a goals sheet based on referral data for each family.
Record detailed notes documenting events during supported visits between parents and children.
Complete a DCFS Visit Log for all visits.
Track visit numbers to ensure the program is completed in its entirety.
Complete a discharge summary for each client upon discharge.
Ensure receipt of the family’s DCFS Case Plan.
Complete surveys in a timely manner.
Attend regular supervision with the Supervisor.
Attend occasional SARs and court hearings.
Maintain contact with the assigned county worker and provide case updates.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.