Family Visitation & Transportation Specialist

Family-Connections,-Inc.-; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plans (401k) with employer‑

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Family Connections seeks a Visitation Aide in New Jersey to support supervised visitation services and transportation for families. You will uphold safety standards, document visits in the EHR, and coordinate with the Regional Coordinator and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for associate’s degree and experience with trauma‑affected families. A valid NJ driver’s license and safe driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year experience working with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma OR 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.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe transportation environment and ensure safety measures such as seat belts and car seats.
• Create a trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive parent–child contact environment.
• Communicate with families and program staff; document daily notes in the EHR.
• Assist with transportation schedules and site activities; report issues to management.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR knowledge

Vehicle operation

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience with children and families

Associate’s degree preferred

30 semester hours in behavioral sciences (substitution)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Family Connections seeks a Visitation Aide in New Jersey to support supervised visitation services and transportation for families. You will uphold safety standards, document visits in the EHR, and coordinate with the Regional Coordinator and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for associate’s degree and experience with trauma‑affected families. A valid NJ driver’s license and safe driving record are essential.