Description :Are you a foster care advocate that enjoys working with families toward reunification? Join the multi-disciplinary team at Seneca's Visitation Center today!As the Visitation Counselor you will observe family interactions and provide role modeling, coaching and verbal communication to ensure a safe and successful visit. This program is designed to provide opportunities for parents to build parental capacity, strengthen family relationships and increase successful reunification and permanency outcomes. You will provide transportation for youth to and from visits and will have the opportunity to work with youth from 0 - 18 years of age.ABOUT FIRST STOP VISITATION CENTERThe First Stop Visitation Center provides services to children and parents who are referred by Santa Clara Department of Family and Children’s Services who are working toward reunification. The program hosts the visits on site and community, and is designed to provide opportunities for parents to build parental capacity, strengthen family relationships, and increase successful reunification and permanency outcomes. The visitation center is a resource for families to access transportation and support in the reunification process during visits at the center.ABOUT SENECASeneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.Responsibilities:

Supervise visits between youth and parents by ensuring children have age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with their parents
Prepare reports based on observations/interventions during the visit
Keep Child Welfare Worker informed of progress and challenges
Transport youth and families as requested by the Child Welfare Worker or Visitation Manager
Assist in the orientation of families to the visitation program and the procedures for visits prior to the initial visitation
In partnership with Santa Clara County, youth and family, identify and engage relatives, and other natural supports to serve as resources to youth and family
Supports with developing a plan of permanency/natural supports for the youth and family
Demonstrate competence in the skill areas of positive engagement and communication, especially with parents whose children have been removed due to abuse and/or neglect

Qualifications:Required:

Education/experience requirements:

Bachelor's degree OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience.
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
Bilingual Spanish/English skill set required.
Experience and interest in working with children and families.
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
At least 21 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate

Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to work with diverse population.
Excellent communication skills.

Schedule

Full-time; Sun - Thurs

Sunday; 9am - 5pm
Monday - Thursday; 11am - 7pm

Benefits

Starting at $28.64 - 31.14 per hour

Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increases each year
Mileage reimbursements
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package: