Child & Family Aide

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Provides supervised and monitored visitation for families and assists in mentoring and coordination of schedules with other Child and Family Aides.

Arrange and coordinate supervised and/or monitored visits for parents and children.

• Be within sound or sight for supervised visits
• Recognize unsafe parenting practices and intervene when safety concerns arise
• Model and redirect parent to safe parenting practices
• Contact parents, foster parents, in advance regarding visitation
• Maintain regular communication with the assigned Social Worker
• Report any safety concerns immediately to the Social Worker
• Complete documentation for all visitations
• Provide transportation as needed
• Include parent education/coaching as requested by the Social Worker
• Clean visitation room after visits as needed

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience with child welfare programs or work with children and families strongly preferred
• Knowledge Of Mental Health And Parenting Skills Strongly Preferred
• Experience dealing with challenging clients and/or children under emotional duress strongly preferred
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources
1462 Strongs Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov

Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.