VISITATION COACH - Bucks/Mont

Bethanna; Upper Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethanna seeks a Visitation Worker to manage intake, plan visitation schedules, and supervise family visits for children in foster care. Visits occur at the agency visitation center, in the community, or in biological homes, with emphasis on parenting support.

The role requires strong family engagement and communication, collaboration with county case workers, and adherence to the Visitation Coaching model. Evening work is frequent; a Human Services degree is required, BA/BS or MSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• Human Services degree required; experience in child welfare or parenting is expected

Responsibilities

• Provide program intake and schedule planning for child visitation
• Supervise family visits at agency visitation center, community sites, or homes
• Coordinate with county case workers and team meetings; maintain parenting support/education focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Human Services degree

Job description

There is a $1000. incentive bonus for this position.Working primarily in Bucks and Montgomery county, the Visitation Worker is responsible for providing program intake, visitation schedule planning, and supervising family visits for children in foster care through Bucks County Children and Youth. Bucks County workers provide pre and post communication with parents with a focus on parenting support and education. Visits occur at the agency visitation center, in the community or in biological parent homes. The program utilizes the Visitation Coaching model and workers are trained in this model. Supportive contacts with resource families is expected. On going communication with assigned county case workers and team meetings are required. Strong family engagement skills and communication is required.Visitation Worker will preferably have Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work. A Human Services Degree is required. Experience in child welfare or parenting is expected.Additional information:A valid driver's license, car registration and auto insurance is required, as well as a clean 3 year driving history. This position will entail working during evenings frequently.