Visitation Coordinator

The Salvation Army • Allentown, PA

1d • $23

About The Position

The Salvation Army Children’s Services’ mission is “Doing the Most Good by Nurturing Children, Strengthening Families and Engaging Communities.” We do this by protecting and caring for every child, building caregiver capacity through trauma informed education and support and partnering with local community organizations that have a heart for foster care and adoption. The Salvation Army has a long, rich history of serving the community and offers innovative programs that meet the diverse needs of children, youth and families. Become part of our team helping to re-build family relationships and support reunification efforts for children in foster care! The Visitation Coordinator works in a home-like setting called The Comfort Cottage which promotes a safe and nurturing environment between the children and their families. The Visitation Coordinator will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and learn Trust Based Relational Invention so to engage with families using the innovative and evidenced based practice of TBRI®.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, plus a minimum of three years’ experience working with children in a school, social services or human services setting.
• Strong engagement skills and organizational skills are a must.
• Flexibility in scheduling work hours in order to meet the needs of the clients is a requirement of the position.
• Candidate must have an appreciation, understanding, and support of the Mission of The Salvation Army, being active Salvationist is a plus.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.

Nice To Haves

• being active Salvationist is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordination and monitoring of the family visitation schedule at the Comfort Cottage
• Facilitating initial/ongoing contact with families and agencies to establish a visitation routine.
• Assist with foster child placement needs and coordinate for children awaiting placement.
• Managing office-related duties such as phone calls, compliance documentation and scheduling meetings to review cases on a monthly basis with the Visit Coaching supervisor.
• Written documentation will be required for agency records.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level