Visit Coach

About the Role

Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh's largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain primary responsibility for direct contact and intervention with families referred to by OCYF
• Adhere to the practices and principles of the Evidenced Based Supervised Visit Coaching Model
• Maintain focus on the child's safety and having the caregiver meet the child's needs
• Address goals related to the reason for the child's removal from the caregiver
• Establish pre-visit coaching sessions
• Ensure that the caregiver/s are actively involved in the planning of the supervised visit
• Provide coaching strategies during the visit
• Facilitate a post-visit debriefing
• Complete all required documentation within the specified time frame
• When necessary, have a caseload within the Allegheny County In-Home Program and adhere to the requirements of the Family Counselor's job description
• Collaborate with OCYF by attending Teaming and Conferencing meetings and court hearings when requested
• Know and comply with all agency Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Follow office and agency HIPAA procedures
• Maintain knowledge and follow responsibilities mandated by the Child Protective Service Law
• Attend mandatory training
• Obtain training related to child development, parenting education, addiction counseling, case management, mental health issues, personal safety, ethical issues, and crisis intervention
• Adhere to other supervisory requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Service Field
• 2-3 years' experience in Social Services working with children and families
• Must have Act 33/34 and FBI clearances and valid PA driver's license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to engage clients
• Must be able to recognize signs and symptoms of addiction, mental health, and developmental concerns
• Advocate for families within the court system
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Demonstrates ability and knowledge of basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft office and Office 365
• Must own a vehicle and maintain required insurance to provide services to families
• Must be capable of visiting families in their homes on a flexible schedule, lift small children, infants and transport families in a car when necessary
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Schedule

• Full-time position – Monday through Friday, must be flexible based on the needs of the program
• Salaried