Visitation Specialist
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The Per-Diem Visitation Specialist is responsible for scheduling and supervising visits for infants, toddlers, and children with their families at the Reception Center. This role will work closely with ACS to support established visitation plans. The Specialist will ensure that the visiting environment is safe and physically and emotionally secure for children and their families.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plans preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Hourly Pay Rate

$23.00 - $25.00

• Develop a visitation plan for each youth in accordance with ACS directives and any court order by arranging for the family to visit within 24 hours of the child arriving at the Reception Center faciility.
• Provide guidance to the family and youth to plan the purpose of the visit. Encourage/plan age approproiate activities to enhance visitation, modeling behavior for parents as needed
• Provide supervision of visits at the facility and if required in the community or home, protect the safety of all family members, and strengthen the parental role in the family
• Record all progress notes in Connections on a weekly basis
• Participate in preparing reports as required by ACS, which may include recommendation for appropriate placement and changes to visitation plan
• Maintain ongoing contact with ACS regarding visitation
• Provide carfare or transportation to families with finanicial hardship or physical disabilities
• Perform other duties as delegated

• Bachelors Degree: BA or BS in Human Services or Social Work preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be a team player and flexible to change and work independently
• Knowledge of Connections is preferred
• Strong writing skills, including competency with progress note completion
• Valid New York State Drivers License
• Should be dependable, flexible, and patient
• Capable of handling emergencies, if necessary
• Must be able to pass required TCI training