Are you a foster care advocate that enjoys working with families toward reunification? Join the multi-disciplinary team at Seneca's Visitation Center today!
As the Visitation Counselor you will observe family interactions and provide role modeling, coaching and verbal communication to ensure a safe and successful visit. This program is designed to provide opportunities for parents to build parental capacity, strengthen family relationships and increase successful reunification and permanency outcomes. You will provide transportation for youth to and from visits and will have the opportunity to work with youth from 0 - 18 years of age.
ABOUT FIRST STOP VISITATION CENTER
The First Stop Visitation Center provides services to children and parents who are referred by Santa Clara Department of Family and Children’s Services who are working toward reunification. The program hosts the visits on site and community, and is designed to provide opportunities for parents to build parental capacity, strengthen family relationships, and increase successful reunification and permanency outcomes. The Visitation Center is a resource for families to access transportation and therapeutic support in the reunification process during visits at the center.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Supervise visits between youth and parents by ensuring children have age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with their parentsPrepare reports based on observations/interventions during the visitKeep Child Welfare Worker informed of progress and challengesTransport youth and families as requested by the Child Welfare Worker or Visitation ManagerAssist in the orientation of families to the visitation program and the procedures for visits prior to the initial visitationIn partnership with Santa Clara County, youth and family, identify and engage relatives, and other natural supports to serve as resources to youth and familySupports with developing a plan of permanency/natural supports for the youth and familyDemonstrate competence in the skill areas of positive engagement and communication, especially with parents whose children have been removed due to abuse and/or neglect QualificationsREQUIRED
Education/experience requirements:Bachelor’s degree ORAssociate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience ORHigh School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services fieldMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationPREFERRED
Bilingual Spanish skill setExcellent communication skillsExperience and interest in working with children and families Schedule Full time; Tuesday - Friday, 10:30am - 7pm & Saturday 9am - 5:30pm Benefits Starting at $25.46 - $27.96 per hour, commensurate with experienceAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increase each yearMileage reimbursement5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerProfessional development, scholarship, promotional opportunities across the agency in California & WashingtonKey Words: nonprofit, non-profit, mental health, healthcare, counseling, counselor, family, family advocate, child advocate, parent advocate, support, counseling support, foster care, reunification
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