Visitation Aide

ADP, Inc.; New Jersey; Remote; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life/LTD, PTO, 403(b)

Job summary

The Children’s Home Society is seeking a Visitation Aide to support parent-child visitation services in home-based settings across Hunterdon and Warren Counties, NJ. You will transport participants, supervise visits, and document encounters while ensuring safety and cultural sensitivity.

This role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of relevant experience or substitutes, and a NJ driver’s license with a clean record. Competitive benefits and a 35-hour work week are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma.
• Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, including twelve (12) semester hour credits in behavioral sciences, may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and/or parents to and from visitation locations and ensure passenger safety.
• Supervise visits and maintain the vehicle as needed.
• Document transportation encounters and visits; communicate with visitation specialists, parents, and children.

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Trauma-informed

Active listening

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Supportive Visitation Services Full Time Somerset County, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1076

Salary Range: $45,750.00 To $48,000.00 Annually

Location: Home Based - Hunterdon and Warren Counties in New Jersey

Salary: $45,750 - $48,000 per year

CHSofNJ Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life/LTD, PTO, 403(b)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/ or affected by trauma.

Note: 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.

License:Required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey and a clean driver’s abstract.

ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES (SVS):Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.

DESCRIPTION:Responsible for transporting children and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of passengers, maintaining vehicle; Supervises visits, as needed; Documents transportation encounters and visits; Communicates with visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Engaging

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture.
• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports.
• Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.
• Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner.
• Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture.

Teaming

• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.

Coaching

• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Visitation Aide

Programs:Supportive Visitation Services

Location: Home Based - Hunterdon and Warren Counties in New Jersey

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Salary: $45,750 - $48,000 per year

CHSofNJ Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life/LTD, PTO, 403(b)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/ or affected by trauma.

Note: 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.

License:Required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey and a clean driver’s abstract.

ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES (SVS):Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.

DESCRIPTION:Responsible for transporting children and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of passengers, maintaining vehicle; Supervises visits, as needed; Documents transportation encounters and visits; Communicates with visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Engaging

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture.
• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports.

Active Listening

• Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.
• Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner.
• Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture.

Teaming

• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.

Coaching

• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Monday to Friday. Weekends as Needed
35 Hours per Week