Position:

Visitation Aide Programs:

Supportive Visitation Services Location:

Home Based - Travel is required throughout

Mercer County Hours :

35 Hours per

Week Salary :

$45,750 - $48,000 per year

CHSofNJ Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Life/LTD, PTO, 403(b)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/ or affected by trauma.

Note:

Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for the experience listed above.

License:

Required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey and a clean driver's abstract.

ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES

(SVS): Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for transporting children and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of passengers, maintaining vehicle; Supervises visits, as needed; Documents transportation encounters and visits; Communicates with visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Engaging Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture. Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment. Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports. Active Listening Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs. Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner. Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture. Teaming Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves. Coaching Operates from a trauma-informed perspective. The Children's Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Monday to Friday. Weekends as Needed 35 Hours per Week