Visitation Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the designated supervisor. This employee will be part of a team working to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families referred by WVDHHR and the courts. This employee is to provide support to families, offering visitation, parenting, assessment, advocacy, referrals, and education focusing on the safety and well-being of children and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide parenting education and instruction.
• Monitor visitation and provide an actual, precise description of each visitation through written documentation.
• Maintain a schedule for each family referral to ensure visitation occurs as intended by the Department of Human Services in court.
• Document interactions between each family member by maintaining documentation.
• Provide support care when monitoring visitation (e.g., changing diapers, feeding, and medication).
• Responsible for termination of visits in the event of inappropriate behavior or conditions by a family member with supervisory approval.
• Keep the supervised visitation area clean, neat, and safe.
• Prepare reports for court and attend court hearings as required.
• Provide monthly reports for the Department of Human Services.
• Attend MDT or Treatment Team Meetings as required.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary and directed.
• Provide Socially Necessary Services to assigned clients.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery and outcomes.
• Provide linkage and referral to meet identified needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent service orientation and social perceptiveness skills
• Proficient and accurate documentation
• Ability to give clear instruction
• Knowledge of understanding human reactions
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, or related human services field or 4-6 years of applicable previous experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass current, applicable clearance.

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

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