Visitation Specialist — Family Transformation

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Full-Time Supportive Visitation Specialist to serve Union City, NJ. The role supports parent-child visitation in homes or communities, updates visitation plans, documents visits, and coordinates with DCP&P and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, ensuring safety and a trauma-informed approach, and maintaining open communication with families and professionals. Travel within Hudson & Bergen counties is required.

Qualifications

• Culturally sensitive communication with families in preferred languages.
• Ability to engage families respectfully and effectively.
• Trauma-informed approach to family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Schedules and conducts visits in the home or community.
• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe and supportive.
• Uses trauma-informed strategies to support family needs.
• Liaises with DCP&P, providers, and supports.
• Completes assessment tools and documents contacts.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication with families

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Full-Time Supportive Visitation Specialist to serve Union City, NJ. The role supports parent-child visitation in homes or communities, updates visitation plans, documents visits, and coordinates with DCP&P and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, ensuring safety and a trauma-informed approach, and maintaining open communication with families and professionals. Travel within Hudson & Bergen counties is required.