The Visitation Aide will provide transportation and visitation support for Supervised Visitation Services. They will also assist with administrative tasks and provide childcare as needed. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children and families, particularly those involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma. They must also have a valid New Jersey driver's license and a safe driving record.
Requirements
- Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression.
- Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways.
- Contributes to valuable and positive cultural humility transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems.
- Committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
- Works from a strength-based perspective.
- Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately.
- Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
- Respects others' professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
- Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
- Willing to take on extra work as needed.
- Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
- Able to receive feedback and learn from it.
- Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge towards growth and change.
- Maintain a professional and safe environment in vehicles.
- Ensure the safety of children and adults by providing appropriate safety measures such as seat belts, car seats, and child safety locks.
- Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.
- Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner.
- Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture.
- Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Retirement plans
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Internal/external trainings
- Capella University partnership
- 403b retirement plan with employer matching
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance
- Employer-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Summer wellness Fridays
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Sick days
