Trauma-Informed Parenting Time Specialist

White Earth; White Earth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

White Earth is seeking a Parenting Time Child Welfare Worker to supervise family visits in White Earth, ensuring safe, structured time for children and parents. The role requires adolescent-friendly communication, trauma-informed approaches, and strong documentation skills.

The position involves coordinating visits, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting certification and background check requirements. Hours can include evenings, weekends, and holidays in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Education or related field; Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years documented experience working with children and/or families.
• Must complete required ongoing higher education/certification at agency expense and time.
• Must obtain parenting education certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass FBI, state and local background checks prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Structure a safe, enriching environment for the child(ren) and family members to connect, maintain relationships, and have positive experiences together.
• Supervise interactions between parents and children; intervene when necessary in a trauma-informed way; assist parents with challenges during parenting time.
• Discuss rules of visitation with parents and relatives.
• Observe and document outcomes; provide reports to parties in the case; maintain documentation on supervised visitation.
• Follow visitation program policies and procedures; be prompt with visitation hours.
• Assist with transportation when necessary.
• Discuss supervised visits weekly with supervisor; seek feedback and guidance.
• Documentation of encounters using prescribed programs or apps immediately following visits.
• Mandated reports and significant concerns timely execution.

Skills

Written communication

De-escalation

Verbal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

White Earth is seeking a Parenting Time Child Welfare Worker to supervise family visits in White Earth, ensuring safe, structured time for children and parents. The role requires adolescent-friendly communication, trauma-informed approaches, and strong documentation skills.

The position involves coordinating visits, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting certification and background check requirements. Hours can include evenings, weekends, and holidays in a full-time capacity.