FC Visitation Aide

Guiding Harbor; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Guiding Harbor in Belleville/Metro Detroit is seeking a FC Visitation Aide to support Foster Care and Adoption staff in fulfilling program goals. This full-time, non-exempt role involves helping supervise visits, accompany clients, and assist with documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and reliable transportation. A flexible schedule and sensitivity to trauma-affected children are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree or special training a plus
• Experience working in an environment that cares for others
• Ability to succeed in a learning environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including non-typical 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong writing and interpersonal

Excellent organizational skills

Flexible work schedule

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or special training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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