Visitation Specialist, Child Welfare
About the role
The Visitation Specialist provides supportive services to the Child Welfare cases under the direction of the Supervisor. This position transports children and biological parents to necessary appointments and visits. This position also supervises visits and documents notes and performs additional needs as related to the Child Welfare Department.
Responsibilities
- Transports children and/or families in the Child Welfare Program.
- Coordinates and supervises visits for biological parents and children in the Child Welfare Program.
- Attends case review meetings, Family Team Meetings (FTM), and case conferences to maximize coordination and continuity of services for the foster children as needed.
- Transports client case paperwork to court.
- Follows all expectations as written in Catholic Charities West Michigan transportation policy / safe driving practice.
- Maintains and clean agency vehicles/car seats on a weekly basis.
- Maintains and cleans visit areas daily.
- Collaborates with FC Specialists and supervisors to schedule visits.
- Coordinates routine maintenance of Agency vehicles.
- Provides supervision and written documentation of parenting time visits.
- Files paperwork and conducts concurrent audit reviews of client case records.
- Keeps records of daily tasks/duties for monthly statistics.
- Attends program meetings as required.
- Drives for Agency business.
- Performs other special assignments at supervisor’s request.
Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to transport clients within a large geographic area.
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours.
- Efficient in time management and multi-tasking.
- Able to manage and organize schedules.
- Able to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients in a courteous and effective manner both orally and in writing.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in related computer applications including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to document client interactions and parenting skills.
- Strong conflict management skills.
- Proficient knowledge of computers, smartphones, GPS, and online calendars.
- Able to identify the safety needs of a child and maintain that as a priority daily.
Skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in related computer applications including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to document client interactions and parenting skills.
- Strong conflict management skills.
- Proficient knowledge of computers, smartphones, GPS, and online calendars.
- Able to identify the safety needs of a child and maintain that as a priority daily.
Benefits
Upholds the confidentiality of the clients served.
Pay
$18.00 - $20.40 Hourly
Schedule
Non-traditional hours may be required.
Company Information
Catholic Charities West Michigan is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.