Job Information
Gateway-Longview Supervised Visitation Specialist in Buffalo, New York
Job Title: Supervised Visitation Specialist Department: Supervised Visitation
Department
Gateway Longview’s Community Based Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Benefits
Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
Compensation
Bachelor's Degree: $19.50 - $21.59 per hour
Master's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour
- Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Professional Development Opportunities
Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of the visitation process including: intake/referral; orientation; treatment, safety, & permanency planning; clinical supervision; and monitoring of outcomes for all recipients of visitation service.
Provide support for children and parents before, during and after visits. Identify specific parenting behaviors to improve and develop with parents
Actively collaborate with referral sources (ECDSS, Family Court representatives, Gateway-Longview permanency planners, etc) to identify precipitators to visitation referral and intended outcomes desired for the family.
Engage family and identified members of the treatment team in the development of a plan for visitation
Meet with parents prior to and after visitation to discuss specific achievement of goals and identify specific child/family needs
Facilitate creative therapeutic intervention strategies to assist parents and children during visitation.
Fulfill other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a clinically-based area
Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance coverage
Knowledge of parenting skills, child development, attachment and bonding, and grief issues. Understanding of the impact of domestic violence, substance abuse, and abuse/maltreatment on children and families.
Must be flexible with hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary, assisting in the transportation needs of children and families referred, and crisis intervention
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented, ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player. Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
