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Visitation Counselor

Overview:

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families? Join our team of professionals at Seneca's First Stop Visitation Center!

The Visitation Counselor is responsible for documentation of visits, role modeling, coaching, and verbal communication to ensure a safe and successful visit. As the Visitation Counselor on the team, your supervision will consist of the oversight of interactions between parent and children and transportation to and from visits.

ABOUT FIRST STOP VISITATION CENTER

The First Stop Visitation Center provides services to children and parents who are referred by San Francisco Department of Family and Children’s Services who are working toward reunification. The program hosts the visits on site and is designed to provide opportunities for parents to build parental capacity, strengthen family relationships, and increase successful reunification and permanency outcomes.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

Prepare reports based on observations/interventions during the visit.
Keep Child Welfare Worker informed of progress and challenges.
Transport children 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.
Always maintain professional behavior, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy.
Assist with special events/projects that enhance the operations of the visitation program.
All other duties assigned by supervisor or other Seneca Management.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
- Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field.
Own vehicle, valid California driver's license, and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
Must be at least 21 years of age
Clearance of TB test, fingerprints and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred:

Experience with handling crisis, intense situations, continuous change, or unexpected developments
Excellent critical-thinking, communication, and computer skills

Schedule:

Full-time
- Tue - Sat; 10AM - 6PM

Benefits:

Starting at $24 - $26.50 an hour, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification
Additional compensation upon passing bilingual proficiency exam
Mileage reimbursement
Salary increases each year
Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington