Supervised Visitation Specialist
Company: Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA
Location: Scranton
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Supervised Visitation Specialist
Location: Parent Child Programs - Scranton, Pennsylvania
Department: Parent Child Programs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Entry-level
Compensation Rate: $19.00 Hourly
Description: Job Title: Supervised Visitation SpecialistReports To:
SV Team LeadHours: FT - evenings and weekends are requiredFLSA
Status: Non-exempt, hourly
Summary:Supervises and coordinates visitation of custodial and
non-custodial parents/caregivers and their children by performing
the following duties. Duties: --- Schedules and supervises visits
between non-custodial parents/caregivers and children. --- Conducts
thorough intake evaluations.--- Assesses physical and emotional
parenting skills/knowledge, boundary setting and overall
parent-child interaction.--- Performs comprehensive note taking
using DAP format.--- Regularly writes and submits reports to the
court, which may include testifying in court.--- Acts as a liaison
and family intermediary between custodial and noncustodial
caregivers, the court system and other service providers.---
Regular data entry (Excel and agency database) and file
maintenance.--- Represents agency in community or in interagency
activities.--- Attends professional development opportunities when
available.--- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.This position requires the ability to remain
neutral in the face of parents who may display high levels of
animosity towards each other; be able to work on participants'
strengths while remaining firm when needed. Experience working with
people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds is
preferred. Education/Experience:Master's or Bachelor's degree; and
3 to 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Background in the counseling/mental
health field preferred. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office skills
and accurate typing/data entry skills required. Certificates and
Licenses: No certifications or licenses needed Supervisory
Responsibilities: NoneWork Environment:This position requires
regular evening hours and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
The Supervised Visitation Specialist may occasionally encounter an
angry or threatening client who is under the influence of
alcohol/drugs and/or be exposed to potential hostile domestic
relations, as cases can include protection from abuse orders
(PFA's). There are occasional cases where allegations of
abuse/sexual abuse have been made. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands:While performing
the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk
or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee
is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up
to 20-25 pounds. Outreach Culture:Outreach's mission statement
states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest
professional standards, Outreach - Center for Community Resources
offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and
economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in
our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment
where you are family, and family comes first. Outreach Benefits:We
proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees; ---
medical, dental, and vision insurance--- short term and long term
disability--- life insurance--- generous PTO--- 401k plan---
personal and bereavement leave time--- flexible work
arrangements
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Keywords: Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA, Bloomfield , Supervised Visitation Specialist, Other , Scranton, New Jersey
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