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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 You
Some 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 employment
Company 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 Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Plus, many more benefits
Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Flexible schedule position working in our Foster Care Supportive Visitation Program. Using the Nurturing Parent model, provide intensive and individualized parent-child visit services to families whose children are in foster care, where Reunification is the case goal.
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 session
Assess 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 strengths
Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriate
Supervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sites
Observe parent/child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibility
Provide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessions
Provide 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 families
Knowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI and the NSCS preferred
Knowledge 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 required
Use of a safe and clean vehicle
Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours
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Requisition Number2024-11223
Employee TypeContingent
Hours Per Pay Period44
ShiftVaried
Work HoursVaried
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Employee Discounts
Exact WageUSD $21.10
