Visitation Facilitator (Yreka)

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and cover letter with "Visitation Facilitator Application" in the subject line. Applications submitted through Facebook will not be considered. Applications will be accepted no later than August 25, 2020.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Youth Empowerment Siskiyou is a private non-profit agency that advocates for trauma-exposed, foster, and at-risk youth. YES operates a Court Appointed Special Advocate program as well as a trauma-informed summer camp program and is launching a supervised visitation program.

Youth Empowerment Siskiyou is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

POSITION: Visitation Facilitator

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

HOURS: 20-25 hours per week/hourly. Evenings and Saturday shift required.

WAGE: $17.00/hour

DESCRIPTION:

This grant-funded position will work with the Supervised Visitation Program Manager in providing a safe, neutral, accessible place for children to meet with their non-custodial parents or family members that is free of conflict or abuse.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the safety of children who have been exposed to domestic violence, abuse, neglect, parental drug use, or other forms of trauma by:

o Supervising visits between children and non-custodial parents, including intervention and redirection as necessary

o Documenting all child & family interaction

o Reporting visit activities to Supervised Visitation Program Manager

o Referring to custodial and non-custodial parents to community resources as appropriate

o Maintaining program and client files.

o Maintaining visitation spaces

Other duties as needed and outlined by the Supervised Visitation Program Manager or Executive Director

Complete ongoing training regarding supervised visitation, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed care

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to pass a background check

Possession of valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable vehicle for travel

Knowledge of principles of trauma-informed care

Experience as a volunteer or supervising volunteers

Experience supervising children

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer skills, including data entry, and familiarity with Google Docs and Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to keep all client information confidential

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Ability to organize and prioritize various tasks