Supervised Visitation Specialist - Casual

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Position Summary:

The Marathon County Social Services Department has an immediate opening for three (3) newly created positions. These part-time positions (approximately 20 hours per week) are for a supervised visitation worker that monitors court-ordered visits between parents and their children to ensure the child's safety and well-being, intervening as necessary. Key responsibilities include observing visits, providing necessary support, maintaining detailed logs of interactions, adhering to program policies, and reporting concerns to the social worker and court. This role requires strong observation, communication, and professional skills to facilitate positive parent-child interactions, ensuring a safe environment. This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Transportation of children may be necessary therefore a valid driver’s license and compliance with agency background/driver.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Observation and Monitoring: Supervise and observe the interactions between children and parents or other family members to ensure compliance with court orders.

• Safety and Intervention: Ensure a safe environment for the child, intervening as necessary to redirect inappropriate behavior or address situations that may compromise the child's safety or comfort.

• Documentation: Create detailed, objective notes on visit interactions, conversations, and any concerning behaviors that occur. Ensure consistent communication with the assigned social worker(s).

• Scheduling and Coordination: Schedule visits, arrange or provide transportation for children when needed.

• Reporting: Report violations of visitation rules or critical incidents per program policies.

• Professional Conduct: Maintain a neutral, professional, and friendly demeanor with all parties, focusing on the child's welfare.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and background check.

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.

• One year’s experience working with children and families in an area related to child abuse, neglect, and/or delinquency as well as any related formal education preferred.

• A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, document visits, and ensure consistent communication with the assigned social worker(s).

• Crisis intervention: Ability to handle crisis situations, de-escalate conflict, and make sound judgements.

• Assertiveness: Ability to be assertive in ensuring rules are followed and child safety is maintained.

• Flexibility: Available for flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour. No benefits are provided for this part-time casual position.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate Physical Requirements - Job requires a combination of desk work and some physical activity.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law