Overview

　　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 plan’s 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

　　Responsibilities

　　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

　　Qualifications

　　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

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

　　Posted Date8 months ago(7/7/2023 5:17 PM)

　　Job ID 2023-2522

　　of Openings 1Category Other