Child Care Visitation Worker (HELP Program)
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency/Dept.: Human Services
About the role
This is a responsible position involving constant supervision and observation of visitations between children in out-of-home placement with their parents and siblings, as well as supervision and care for youth who are not at school or daycare due to behavioral challenges and youth awaiting foster care placement. Employees work independently or as a team depending on divisional needs. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Casework Supervisor or higher-level staff member with wide latitude allowed in the performance of duties. Supervision of other employees is not normally a responsibility of this class.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and observe visitations between children in out-of-home placement with their parents and siblings
- Provide supervision and care for youth who are not at school or daycare due to behavioral challenges
- Provide supervision and care for youth awaiting foster care placement
- Perform related work as required
Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience involving the supervision, counseling, or instruction of children in a capacity devoted to the care, education, or rehabilitation of children; OR,
- Graduation with an Associate's degree, or successful completion of 60 college semester credit hours; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of the above options.
Pay
$42,237 - $55,645 annually
About the HELP Program
Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.