Visitation Aide Coordinator

Child & Family Support Services (CFSS) is accepting applications for Full-time Visitation Aide Coordinator in Pima County.

The Visitation Aide Coordinator is the perfect position for a determined paraprofessional, social worker or behavioral health professional looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. We specialize in partnering with families to build effective relationships and to inspire hope for a positive future.

This position works in collaboration with the AZ Department of Child Safety to support families reunifying with their children.

Visitation Aide Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Visitation Aide Coordinator will assist in overseeing a continuum of services for families who are involved with Division of Child Safety (DCS), and help them to build safe, nurturing environments for their children.

• Managing day to day operations to include, overseeing referral contact, service initiation and case aide assignment; documentation of contract requirements and compliance for the Case Aide Services.

• Partnering with stakeholders (responding to funding sources, creating relationships with partner agencies and community resources, etc.)

• Measuring and tracking progress and outcomes for children and families in line with DCS’ performance criteria.

• Communicating effectively with families, Case Aides, Child and Family Team members (stakeholders, therapists, case managers, etc), and agency management.

• Providing coaching, support and employee development to Case Aides and evaluating performance.

• Performing other duties related to the Case Aide position including:

  • Arranging, transporting and supervising visitations between the children placed in out of home care, their parents, siblings and/or significant others to promote a continued relationship.

  • Coaching families in communication to foster positive family relations.

  • Providing support in developing helpful parenting skills, stress management and other types of training to family members, including role-modeling techniques and practices.

  • Providing education for parents on how to access emergency assistance, supports, and community resources.

  • Assisting families with goal setting, planning, and other activities related to home management tasks.

  • Documenting all services appropriately.

• Performing other duties related to the position

This position requires afternoon, evening, and weekend work. Adaptability in scheduling, driving throughout the county and working within communities of the families we support is required.

Visitation Aide Coordinator Education/Experience Needed:

• High school diploma or GED

• Related Associate’s Degree or at least two (2) years of related experience working with children & families.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older

• Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable 39 month driving record

• Reliable transportation, including proof of Insurance and Arizona Registration

• Candidates are required to submit a negative drug test

• Obtain an Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Complete a DCS Central Registry Check Report of Child Abuse and Neglect

• Complete Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid training

Compensation: $20/hr-$22/hr

We offer a full benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) contribution match

• Paid time off and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement

Child & Family Support Services was founded in 2003 with the idea that the best environment for children and young adults is with their families and in their own communities. We have committed ourselves to developing in-home and community support that is unique and individualized. We specialize in partnering with families to build effective relationships and to inspire hope for a positive future.

Please visit www.cfss.com for more information.

Job Type: Full or Part-time

*** Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like:

• Behavioral Coach

• Behavioral Health Technician

• Case Aide

• Visitation Facilitator

• Community-based Specialist

• Family Support Worker

• Group Home Technician

• In-home Support

• Life Coach

• Mentor

• Visitation Aide Coordinator