Family Time Visitation Supervisor (PT-includes Sat)

THIS POSITION IS 22.5 HOURS A WEEK IN PERSON, INCLUDING SATURDAY HOURS

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

Family Time Visitation (FTV) Supervisor is a member of the Bridges Homeward Family Support and Stabilization team serving families, children, and youth referred by the Department of Children and Families, or other community providers. The Family Support and Stabilization Program provides a range of services aimed at skill-building for parents and youth, strengthening family relationships, and building a network of community supports and resources in order to promote a safe, stable home life.

THE AGENCY:

Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward has evolved over time into a group of dynamic, highly dedicated, mission driven professionals meeting the current needs of the Greater Boston community. We work diligently towards our mission; to provide high quality support and advocacy for children, adults, and families. Our goal for everyone we work with is to find permanency! Duties And Responsibilities Provides supervision and oversight of weekend family time visitation at our Cambridge office. Manages intake, case assignments and parent orientation for weekend FTV participants. Welcomes birth and foster families to the office and directs them to appropriate space. Provides FTV Coaching for Coach when on break, or out sick Intervenes and enforces rules and policies as needed. Monitors paperwork completion and updates to DCF Primary contact for parents while scheduling/confirming visitation. This includes some weekday availability (approx.. an hour on Friday prior to visitation) Attends weekly supervision with FSS Program Director (this occurs during week day hours) Provides supervision to FTV coaches on an every other week basis. This includes ensuring that Coaches have the training, support and oversight to monitor safe visitation and provide coaching to increase positive parent-child interactions. Required Education & Experience Associate degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field or high school degree with 3 years of experience working with parents or children. Experience in providing FTV and/or management strongly preferred. Bilingual strongly preferred Seeking candidates with lived experience in the child welfare system Salary: $38000 - $38600 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridges Homeward