Caseworker (Visitation Specialist)

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. Location Beaver County, PA Schedule Full-time, Self-determined schedule, Hybrid, some evenings and weekends About the Team The Visitation Specialist provides direct, community-based services to families and children with the goal of promoting safety, stability, and well-being. This role involves assessing family needs, developing individualized service plans, supporting parenting skill development, supervising family visitation and connecting families with appropriate community resources. The FSS is expected to maintain accurate documentation, adhere to regulatory standards, and work collaboratively with county and community stakeholders to support family preservation and reunification. About the Position The Visitation Specialist is a hybrid community-based role that assesses and monitors the safety and wellbeing of the child(ren) while simultaneously teaching parenting skills and providing connection to community resources for the purpose of stabilizing the home environment. Job responsibilities include: Assess client and family needs using formal and informal evaluations, referral documentation, and family input Develop and implement individual service plans focused on safety, stability, and parenting capacity Provide parent education using evidence-based curricula and tailored to each family's needs and learning style. Assist families in accessing and navigating resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and basic needs Transport clients to visits, court hearings, service appointments, and other relevant obligations Complete all required documentation (e.g., service plans, progress notes, contact logs) accurately and on time using the electronic health record Participate in program audits, case reviews, and legal proceedings when required Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards, including HIPAA and CPSL mandated reporter protocols Participate in case conferences, court hearings, team meetings, and interagency planning sessions Meet required billable service delivery targets as defined by program, standards Participate in required professional development, completing a minimum of 40 hours of role-relevant training annually, and maintain documentation of completion Willingness to work non-traditional work hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate family needs and court orders Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related Human Service field required Minimum of one year experience required with a related (non-Human Services) degree Act 33/34 Clearances FBI Clearance Valid, current driver's license and personal automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit coverage Approval to verify driving history at the time of authorization and annually; approval to verify insurance coverage at the time of authorization and semi-annually Reliable automobile with current inspectionAbility to meet physical and mental requirements of the job Benefits We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits: Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members. Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year Student Loan Refinancing Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development/CEU’s Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance Credit Union Team Member Recognition Events Referral bonus CPR-employer paid Includes a $2000 sign-on bonus The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh