Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Worker

Location

Holland, MI | United States

Job description

The Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Program provides supervised parenting time for parents and children, allowing the interaction to take place in a safe environment while promoting healthy relationships. The Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Program provides guidance for parents and children to increase the parent’s confidence and competence in their parenting abilities to successfully nurture their children and provide them with a healthy and safe environment. Eligibility for Parenting Time Visitation Support Program Services includes child(ren) in an out of home placement with a goal of reunification.

Wage Range: $16.25-19.07/Hour

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

• Receiving and accept written referrals immediately from MDHHS
• Contacting clients to arrange for support services
• Arranging and scheduling Parenting time
• Transporting
• Reviewing and implementing goals/objectives identified in the parent agency treatment plan
• Promoting the development of family relationships
• Completing necessary documentation and follow ups
• Participating in sessions, reviews and meetings

• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to have a non-judgmental positive attitude and assessment toward families in crisis
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers.
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies
• Knowledge of local resources

Education:

A High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or Bachelor Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or a related area is preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience working with families around issues such as parenting, child care household management, nutrition and budgeting. Knowledge of community resources and ability to handle crisis is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None required.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency

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