Visitation Counselor

The Visitation Counselor is responsible for providing supervision of visits between children and parents who are referred by the Department of Children and Family Services and are working toward reunification. The visits will take place at a visitation center, foster family home, parent or relative home or in the community.

Requirements

• Supervise visits between children and parents by ensuring children have age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with their parents and by maintaining safety of all participants.
• Prepare reports, assessments, goals, and case planning based on observations/interventions during the visit.
• Work with Child Welfare Worker to build enrichment programs/opportunities for each visit.
• Transport children and families as requested by the Child Welfare Worker or Visitation Coordinator.
• Assist in the orientation of families to the visitation center and the procedures for visits prior to the initial visitation.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.
• Assist with special events/projects that enhance the operations of the visitation center.

Benefits

• Starting at $27.32- $29.82 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• 5 weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• 50% paid premiums for dependents.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.