| Name of Organization: | Gateway Longview |
| Job Title: | Supervised Visitation Specialist |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo |
| Job Description: | 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 |
| Rate of Pay: | Bachelor's Degree: $19.50 - $21.59 per hour; Master's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour |
| How to Apply: | Reach out to Abby Clark or apply on agency site and/or Indeed |
| Contact: | Abby Clark 716-327-8067, aclark@newviewalliance.org |
| Website: | https://www.gateway-longview.org/careers |
