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The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Supervisor - Supportive Visitation Services in Trenton, New Jersey
ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES (SVS): Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.DESCRIPTION: The Supervisor provides coordination, oversight, and supervision of Visitation Aides. Responsibilities include tracking the receipt of SVS Referrals, maintaining the county specific waitlists, facilitating communication with RDSs about referral/waitlist status. Coordinates the Visitation Aides weekly schedules, the weekly visit room schedule, VPM schedule, and tracks administration of any required or optional assessment tools. Maintains the fleet by conducting regular safety checks, confirming appropriate car seat inventory, and scheduling any necessary maintenance or repairs. Facilitates or co-facilitates onboarding and staff training, as specified, alongside Visitation Program Administrator (Clinical Supervisor) and supports the Visitation Program Administrator, (Clinical Supervisor), in ensuring Medicaid billing is timely and complete.• Knowledge of trauma and effect on children and families.• Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations. License: Required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey and a clean driver’s abstract.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Engaging• 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.Active Listening• 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.Teaming• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.Coaching• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective.The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.