Catholic Charities West Michigan

Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Worker

Job Locations US-MI-Benton Harbor
ID
2022-1076
Category
Family Preservation
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Position Summary

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: $14.50-$16.82 Hourly

 

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.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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

Recommended Employment Qualifications

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.

 

Wage Range: $14.00-16.22 hourly

 

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 required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • None required.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

 

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

 

Our Values

  • Compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Compliance
  • Service to All People
  • Sanctity of All Life

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

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