Visitation Specialist

Job Description Job Title: Parenting and Visitation Specialist Reports To: Child and Family Services Manager Last Modified: 08.14.26 Department: Professional Program: Community-Based Sub-Program: Day Programs FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly Salary Range: $18.00-$20.00/hr. Position Status: Full-time Expected Hours of Work: 8: 00 am-4: 30 pm (M-F). Additional days or hours may be required. Travel required: Some local travel Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the designated supervisor, this employee will be part of a team working to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families referred by WVDHS and the courts. This employee is to provide support to families, offering visitation, parenting, assessment, advocacy, referrals, and education focusing on the safety and well-being of children and families. Duties and Responsibilities: · Provide parenting education and instruction. · Monitor visitation and provide an actual, precise description of each visitation through written documentation. · Maintain a schedule for each family referral to ensure visitation occurs as intended by the Department of Human Services in court. · Document interactions between each family member by maintaining accurate documentation. · Provide support care when monitoring visitation (e.g., changing diapers, feeding, and medication). · Responsible for termination of visits in the event of inappropriate behavior or conditions by a family member with supervisory approval. · Keep the supervised visitation area clean, neat, and safe. · Prepare reports for court and attend court hearings as required. · Provide monthly reports for the Department of Human Services. · Attend MDT or Treatment Team Meetings as required. · Transport clients utilizing agency vehicle, as necessary and directed. · Provide "Socially Necessary Services" to assigned clients. · Monitor and evaluate service delivery and outcomes. · Provide linkage and referral to meet identified needs. · Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: · Excellent service orientation and social perceptiveness skills · Proficient and accurate documentation · Ability to give clear instruction · Knowledge of understanding human reactions · Good writing and communication skills · Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends Education and Experience: Requires Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Regents Human Services, Education, Criminal Justice, or related four year degree and 2-4 years of experience providing direct services to families. Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background check. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law Work Environment: Business Casual Community Based Physical/Environmental Demands: The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Activity N/A Infrequently On a Regular Basis Very Frequently Standing X Walking X Sitting X Using hands to handle or feel X Reaching with hands and arms X Climbing or balancing X Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling X Talking or hearing X Driving X Transporting clients X Lifting less than 10 lbs X Lifting 10 - 25 lbs X Lifting 25 - 50 lbs X Lifting more than 50 lbs X