Visitation Aide (Temp Per Diem)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is looking for a Temp Per Diem Visitation Aide to join the Supportive Visitation Services program in Union City, NJ. This role involves ensuring safe environments for parent-child contact and advocating for families in a culturally sensitive manner.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1 year of experience with children and families, and a valid NJ Drivers License. Flexible hours and a 3-month duration are expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with children & families, particularly with welfare systems.
• Valid NJ Drivers License required.
• Thirty semester hour credits in behavioral sciences may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with families in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ensure a safe environment for parent-child contact.
• Advocate for families and support self-advocacy.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

We are currently seeking a Temp Per Diem Visitation Aide to join our Supportive Visitation Services program located in Union City, NJ.

Job Description

• 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.
• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.
• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective

Schedule

• Flexible hours Mon-Fri (some nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required.)
• Duration: 3 months

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children & families, particularly families involved with welfare system and/or affected by trauma
• Valid NJ Drivers License

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.