Visitation Coordinator
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · Allentown, PA · 5 mo ago
OTHR$23.1/hrPart-time
About the role
The Salvation Army Children’s Services’ mission is “Doing the Most Good by Nurturing Children, Strengthening Families and Engaging Communities.” We do this by protecting and caring for every child, building caregiver capacity through trauma informed education and support, and partnering with local community organizations that have a heart for foster care and adoption.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and monitoring of the family visitation schedule at the Comfort Cottage
- Facilitating initial/ongoing contact with families and agencies to establish a visitation routine
- Aiding with foster child placement needs and coordinating for children awaiting placement
- Managing office-related duties such as phone calls, compliance documentation, and scheduling meetings to review cases on a monthly basis with the Visit Coaching supervisor
- Engaging in professional development and learning Trust Based Relational Invention (TBRI®) to enhance family engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required, with a minimum of three years’ experience working with children in a school, social services, or human services setting
- Strong engagement skills and organizational abilities are essential
- Flexibility in scheduling work hours to meet client needs is required
- An appreciation, understanding, and support of The Salvation Army’s Mission is necessary
Benefits
The Salvation Army offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Generous paid time off every year, including holidays, vacation time, and sick time
- Employer-funded Pension Plan (contributions begin after one year of employment)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans such as Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
Pay and Schedule
- $23.10 per hour
- Part-time, working primarily 20 hours per week with varying weekday hours between 8:30-6:30pm
Contact
To apply, interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online. Current Salvation Army Employees can apply at this link. Prospective employees can apply at this link.