Visitation Specialist

New Hope•Worcester, MA

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Scope of Work: Provide a family oriented environment that will ensure the safety of the child during supervised family visits. Assist the parents in developing the necessary skills that will enable them to provide adequate supervision and enhance the interaction between parent and child. It is expected that the Family Support Worker’s job performance will incorporate the practice and promotion of New Hope’s core values, which include respect, teamwork, empowerment and professionalism. Working Hours: Thursday and Fridays (4:30pm-8:30pm) and Saturdays (8:30am-2:30pm). Location: Worcester, MA.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and with sensitivity
Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing skills
Self-motivated, self-reliant, dependable
Flexibility of time and schedule.
Good leadership skills, including team building and decision-making ability
Demonstrates maturity, self-awareness and initiative
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
Ability to enter non-handicapped-accessible buildings
AA, BA in related human services field.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills helpful.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual supervision of parents with their children on or off site.
Ensure and monitor a safe environment for child.
Assists clients in identifying other community-based resources as requested.
Participate in all case management meetings and case reviews.
Assists parents in developing appropriate parenting skills and enhances the interaction between parent and child.
Role model appropriate parenting skills
Prepare individual observational reports of all visits.
Enforce all program rules and procedures.
Room preparation before and after visit.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Senior Management
Completes Family Visitation Specialist pre-service training.
Complete agency domestic violence and sexual assault training when scheduled.
Participates in individual and/or group supervision.
Disseminates monthly calendars to clients.
Prepares monthly contact sheets and monthly and quarterly reviews.
Maintains up-to-date log of service delivery to client.
Assists in maintaining up-to-date files in prescribed manner.
Assist with routine housekeeping.
Responds to and is responsible for office activity coverage as needed.
Fulfills other related duties as determined by the Director.
Will attend quarterly All-agency meetings
Will attend assigned supervision meetings and staff meetings as required.
Attends program-related conferences as available
Will conduct him/herself according to the agency’s stated policies and procedures
Will comply with the Agency’s confidentiality policy.