Visitation Coach

Scope and Purpose

As a Visitation Coach, your main duties are to provide supervised visits for families with children in foster care and ensure a safe and supportive environment during court‑ordered visitations. You will assist with assessing family interactions during visits and work with families to help achieve reunification and other positive outcomes.

Pay

$23.00 per hour

Schedule

35 hours per week, 5 days per week

Benefits

• PSL, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Remitted Tuition Program partnering with Syracuse University
• Generous time off including up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• On‑site covered free parking
• Employer‑funded pension plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Health care coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution (medical, dental & vision plans for family & employee only)
• Marriage benefit: additional 5 paid days off
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including short & long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• On‑site daycare; full‑time employees receive an employee discount

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document visits between foster children and biological parents, providing feedback on family interactions and concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive client intakes and evaluations and provide input for reunification plans and referrals.
• Complete required assessments, case plans, narratives, reports, and statistical documentation within mandated timeframes.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, consultations, and training.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies while professionally representing The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services.
• Maintain an active caseload of 10–12 assessment and ongoing coaching cases.
• Assist with training interns, students, and new staff while demonstrating cultural competence and supporting organizational goals.
• Represent The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services in a professional manner in the community at meetings, trainings, and assigned groups.
• Assist in the training of interns/students/new workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with child welfare and/or child development experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in social work.
• Strong background in family systems preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must have a vehicle or regular access to a vehicle.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.
• Provide physical assistance and/or intervention with children.