FC Visitation Aide

Guiding Harbor; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Guiding Harbor is seeking a FC Visitation Aide in Belleville/Metro Detroit to support foster care and adoption staff. The role involves assisting with visits, transportation, intake processes, and documentation, while attending meetings for professional development.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred associate-level training. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends and reliable transportation are required to serve clients with trauma histories and their

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree or special training a plus.
• Experience in caring environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a supportive role.
• Flexible schedule including non-typical hours.
• Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Understanding of working with children who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• Monitor birth and family visits at the agency or in the community.
• Assist with transporting consumers.
• Document, record keeping and filing for foster care department.
• Assist with intake processing for new clients in Foster Care and Adoption Programs.
• Attend staff meetings and conferences for development.
• Support casework staff in delivering services to clients.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Represent the agency positively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Driving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or training a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: FC Visitation Aide Location: Belleville/Metro Detroit Reports To: Foster Care Supervisor FLSA Status: Full time Non-Exempt

Job purpose

The FC Visitation Aide is responsible for assisting Foster Care and Adoption staff in fulfilling the goals of the programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with monitoring birth and family visits at the agency or in the community.


• Assists with transporting consumers.


• Assists with documentation, record keeping and filing for the foster care department.


• Assist with intake process for new clients in the Foster Care and Adoption Programs.


• Attend weekly staff meetings, case review meetings, general staff meetings and conferences for professional development.


• Assist the casework staff in provision of services to clients.


• Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts.


• Represent the agency in a positive manner.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree or special training a plus.


• Experience working in an environment that cares for others.


• Demonstrated capacity to succeed in a learning environment.


• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that allows for support to consumers during non-typical business hours.


• Use of personal vehicle as needed with mileage reimbursement.


• Understanding of working with children who have experienced trauma


• Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives.


• Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.


• Must be highly motivated and flexible


• Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.


• Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Working conditions

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.


• Must hold a valid drivers license


• May be required to work nights and Weekends and have a flexible schedule.


• This position requires travel; Must have reliable transportation and maintain a good driving record.

Physical requirements

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.


• Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.


• Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.


• May be exposed to hazardous materials found in a home or general office environment.


• Use of household cleaning products and disinfectants may be required.

Direct reports

This role has no supervisory responsibilities