Visitation Aide (Temp Per Diem

Temp Per Diem Visitation Aide

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey's largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

We are currently seeking a Temp Per Diem Visitation Aide to join our Supportive Visitation Services program located in Union City, NJ.

The Visitation Aide is responsible for transporting children and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of passengers, maintaining vehicle;
Supervises visits, as needed;
Documents transportation encounters and visits;
Communicates with visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture.

• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment.

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports.

• 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.

• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective

SCHEDULE:

• Flexible hours Mon-Fri (some nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required.)
• Duration: 3 months

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children & families, particularly families involved with welfare system and/or affected by trauma.
• Valid NJ Drivers License
• Note:
  
  Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for the experience listed above.

Rate: $24.04/hr