Visitation Coach

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays and time off

On-site parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services seeks a Visitation Coach to provide supervised visits for foster children and their families, ensuring a safe, supportive environment during court-ordered visitations.

You will assess family interactions, support reunification efforts, document observations, and collaborate with public and private agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with child welfare or child development experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of related social work experience.
• Strong background in family systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document visits between foster children and biological parents, providing feedback on family interactions and concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive client intakes and evaluations and provide input for reunification plans and referrals.
• Complete required assessments, case plans, narratives, reports, and statistical documentation within mandated timeframes.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, consultations, and training.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies while professionally representing The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services.
• Maintain an active caseload of 10-12 assessment and ongoing coaching cases.
• Assist with training interns, students, and new staff while demonstrating cultural competence and supporting organizational goals.
• Represent The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services in a professional manner in the community at meetings, trainings, and assigned groups.
• Assist in the training of interns/students/new workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

($23.00 Per Hr., 35 hrs. per week, 5 days per week)

Child Welfare Department

The Salvation Army- Syracuse Area Services

Scope And Purpose Of Position

As a Visitation Coach, your main duties are to provide supervised visits for families with children in foster care and ensure a safe and supportive environment during court-ordered visitations. You will assist with assessing family interactions during visits and work with families to help achieve reunification and other positive outcomes.

Benefits

Every Person Matters-Build your career with Syracuse Area Services. We invest in our most precious resource, people by offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• PSL, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University.
• Generous time off every year that includes up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• On-site, Covered Free Parking!
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Health Care Coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution. Medical, Dental & Vision Plans for Family & Employee Only
• Marriage Benefit: Planning on getting married? We offer an additional 5 paid days off.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Daycare Services: On-Site Daycare. Full-time employees receive an employee discount

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document visits between foster children and biological parents, providing feedback on family interactions and concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive client intakes and evaluations and provide input for reunification plans and referrals.
• Complete required assessments, case plans, narratives, reports, and statistical documentation within mandated timeframes.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, consultations, and training.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies while professionally representing The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services.
• Maintain an active caseload of 10-12 assessment and ongoing coaching cases.
• Assist with training interns, students, and new staff while demonstrating cultural competence and supporting organizational goals.
• Represent The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services in a professional manner in the community at meetings, trainings, and assigned groups.
• Assist in the training of interns/students/new workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with child welfare and/or child development experience preferred.
• 3-5 years or related experience in social work.
• Strong background in family systems preferred.
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must have vehicle or regular access to a vehicle.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.
• Provide physical assistance and/or intervention with children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.