SUPPORTIVE VISITATION COACH - GRAND RAPIDS
Do you have a Bachelor Degree in a Human Services-related field? We have a part time position working in our Foster Care Supportive Visitation Program. HOURS ARE MOSTLY AFTERNOONS and THREE HOURS ON EITHER SATURDAYS or SUNDAYS.
Using the Nurturing Parent model, they will provide intensive and individualized parent-child visit services to families whose children are in foster care, where Reunification is the case goal. Educating and coaching parents on parenting skills by observing the parent-child interactions, modeling, instructing and prompting, ensuring feedback before and after each session.
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What's In It For YouSome of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentCompany paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals Awesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay OptionsPlus, many more benefits _________________________________________________________________________________Duties and Responsibilities
Educate and coach parents on parenting skills by observing parent-child interactions, modeling, instructing, and prompting. Also provide feedback to parents before and after each sessionAssess parents pre- and post-service using the AAPI (Adolescent and Adult Parenting Inventory) and the NSCS (Nurturing Skills Competency Skills)Assist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengthsIntervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriateSupervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sitesObserve parent/child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibilityProvide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessionsProvide auxiliary services related to center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements _________________________________________________________________________________
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required, with study in the area of parenting, child development, or related area being preferred
Experience
At least one year field experience working with multi-problem familiesKnowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI and the NSCS preferredKnowledge of child development and experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferred
Additional Work Requirements
Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. Valid proof of automobile insurance requiredUse of a safe and clean vehicleAbility to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours
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