Caseworker (Visitation Specialist)
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh · Beaver County, PA · 1 wk ago
$300k/yrFull-time
The Visitation Specialist provides direct, community-based services to families and children with the goal of promoting safety, stability, and well-being. This role involves assessing family needs, developing individualized service plans, supporting parenting skill development, supervising family visitation, and connecting families with appropriate community resources.
Responsibilities
- Assess client and family needs using formal and informal evaluations, referral documentation, and family input
- Develop and implement individual service plans focused on safety, stability, and parenting capacity
- Provide parent education using evidence-based curricula tailored to each family's needs and learning style
- Assist families in accessing and navigating resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and basic needs
- Transport clients to visits, court hearings, service appointments, and other relevant obligations
- Complete all required documentation (e.g., service plans, progress notes, contact logs) accurately and on time using the electronic health record
- Participate in program audits, case reviews, and legal proceedings when required
- Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards, including HIPAA and CPSL mandated reporter protocols
- Participate in case conferences, court hearings, team meetings, and interagency planning sessions
- Meet required billable service delivery targets as defined by program standards
- Participate in required professional development, completing a minimum of 40 hours of role-relevant training annually, and maintain documentation of completion
- Work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate family needs and court orders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field required
- Minimum of one year of experience required with a related (non-Human Services) degree
- Act 33/34 Clearances
- FBI Clearance
- Valid, current driver's license and personal automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit coverage
- Approval to verify driving history at the time of authorization and annually; approval to verify insurance coverage at the time of authorization and semi-annually
- Reliable automobile with current inspection
- Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the job
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription insurance – choice of two health plans and networks
- Dental and Vision – free coverage for team members
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
- Parental leave (birth & adoption) – 6 weeks paid
- 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development/CEU’s
- Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Credit Union
- Team Member Recognition Events
- Referral bonus
- CPR – employer paid
- Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Schedule
- Full-time
- Self-determined schedule
- Hybrid
- Some evenings and weekends