Visitation Specialist, EFFC - Abbott House : Job Details

Job Description

The visitation specialist is responsible for facilitating and supervising assigned parent child visitations.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for monitoring an assigned caseload of parent child visits as well as when needed

+ Encourage active and positive participation by the biological parent during the visits including redirecting when appropriate

+ Model the corrective parenting experience for the biological parent

+ Provide various recreational activities, cards, board games, coloring books, etc. in order to strengthen the parent/child bond.

+ Assist the biological parent with redirecting the child if necessary.

+ Record all progress notes within proscribed program deadlines

+ Coordinate with the case planning team on all covered parent child visits ensuring all parties are aware of the interactions between the family

+ Participate in case planning activities including FTCs, treatment team meetings or court reports required as necessary

+ Assist with parent child visitations through the CHIPPS program

+ Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agencys mission

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to being successful in this role.

+ Bachelor in Human Services or Social Work preferred

+ Minimum of 2 years of foster care or related experience

+ Experience working in Connections and familiarity with CCRS

+ Task Oriented and well organized

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible schedule

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Retirement plan

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ 8 hour shift

Experience:

+ Foster Care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

+ Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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