Visitation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate visitation with children, their parents, relatives and siblings.
• Provide transportation for children and families as needed.
• Supervise and coach parents during visitation sessions.
• Conduct periodic home visits to support and monitor family progress, as needed.
• Follow through with case planning and treatment services as directed by foster care staff.
• Accurately document all client interactions in both paper and electronic systems.
• Communicate concerns and significant observations to caseworkers or supervisors, as needed.
• Provide child care for children while caregivers attend required appointments, classes or support groups.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, filing, recruitment events and other foster care program functions.
• Maintain and submit accurate records, confidentiality and timely reports.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Integrate learning from required training into daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Current Michigan driver’s license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and clean driving record (required).
• Your own reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed, required.
• Responsible, dependable and compassionate attitude.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing quality, person-centered support to children and families.

Pay

Starting pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule

Employment type: Part-time
Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
Shift: 4 - 8 hours per day, afternoon and early evening