Therapeutic Visit Supervisor

Position Summary

Visit Supervisor is responsible for supervising family time visits between children in out-of-home care and their biological families. This position ensures the emotional and physical safety of the child while supporting healthy parent-child interactions in alignment with established case plans.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise scheduled family time visits, ensuring child safety and well-being.
• Maintain a calm, neutral, child-focused presence during emotionally sensitive situations.
• Support families in following visitation guidelines, boundaries, and case plans.
• Redirect unsafe or inappropriate behaviors using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise visits in the office, community, or family homes.
• Ensure visit environments are safe, appropriate, and free from hazards.
• Provide coaching or redirection to parents when needed.
• Document all visits objectively, factually, and within required time frames.
• Communicate concerns or violations to the supervisor or case manager.
• Uphold all agency, legal, and licensing guidelines regarding safety and conduct.
• Maintain availability for PRN scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.

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Requirements

• Education Requirements: Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field. Accepted: Associate degree or equivalent experience in social services, childcare, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and families in child welfare, social services, education, or behavioral health. Experience supervising family visitation or working with court-involved families preferred. Familiarity with trauma-informed care is ideal.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to remain neutral, professional, and child-centered at all times.
• Strong observational and documentation skills.
• Cultural responsiveness and empathy when working with diverse families.
• Able to manage emotionally charged situations with composure.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently in community settings.
• Comfortable using agency systems for documentation and communication.