Family Visitation Support Specialist

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Parenting Aide to support the Child Placement Services. The role involves transporting clients, supervising and facilitating parent and child visits, and administering drug screens as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with children or families, and valid driver’s license. Certifications related to child safety and parenting programs are required within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with children and families in high-stress situations.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedule visits between children, siblings and parents.
• Provide supervised parenting time in a safe environment.
• Transport and transition clients to visits and appointments.
• Maintain documentation of family interactions and visit outcomes.
• Provide feedback to caseworkers for treatment planning.
• Provide court testimony about visit observations.
• Assist with office tasks (copying, scanning, filing, data entry).
• Administer Preliminary Breath Tests (PBTs) and drug screens as requested.
• Complete monthly narrative and statistical reports.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times.

Job description

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Parenting Aide to support the Child Placement Services. The role involves transporting clients, supervising and facilitating parent and child visits, and administering drug screens as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with children or families, and valid driver’s license. Certifications related to child safety and parenting programs are required within set timeframes.