Visitation Specialist
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Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose
If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isnt just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communitiesits a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.
At Catholic Charities we serve everyone regardless of belief or background and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance starting your first day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k plan including employer match
- Competitive Time Off Benefits
- Career Planning and Development
- And more!
The Visitation Specialist will be overseeing weekly visits between parents and their children who who are in County custody. The ultimate goal that we are striving towards reunification of the family.
Responsibilities:
- Under direction ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission vision and values of Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to our clients.
- Act as an advocate for clients.
- Develop a goals sheet based off of data received from referral for the family.
- Record detailed notes that capture the events and happenings during the visits that we support between parent(s) and their child(ren).
- Ensure that a DCFS Visit Log is completed for all visits.
- Complete a Discharge Summary for all clients upon discharge from the program.
- Ensure receipt of the DCFS Case Plan for the family.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
- Maintain contact with assigned county worker to ensure they are updated with case information.
- May carry reunification cases for Family Preservation work when needed.
Working Conditions:
- Travel throughout service area is required.
- Frequent reading writing repetitive motions grasping and finger dexterity for typing.
- Must be able to sit stand walk climb and navigate stairs on a frequent basis.
- Bending squatting and reaching with children occasionally.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
- Tasks require visual perception and discrimination for supervising childrens safety.
- Frequent use of cell phone and computer.
Requirements:
- Combination of education and experience normally represented by an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development Social Work or equivalent plus 1-2 years related professional experience.
- Must have good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be well organized detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.
- Ability to work with diverse populations community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
- Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.
- Must be able to work independently as well as function as a member of a team and to form professional relationships with county personnel.
Hours needing to be available: 9:30AM - 5PM
Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:
- Overview Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland ()
- Service Areas Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland ()
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
