Parent Aide (Visitation & Transportation Coordinator)

• Schedule: Flexibility to work a non-structured schedule, which will include evenings and weekends to accommodate court-ordered visitation times.
  

• Visitation Coordination: Manage the scheduling and logistics of court-ordered visits, ensuring all parties (biological parents, foster parents, and caseworkers) are informed of times and locations.

• Supervised Visitation: Provide direct supervision of visits between children and their families. Maintain a constant presence to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth while facilitating a positive environment for family connection.

• Professional Documentation: Record detailed, objective, and timely notes for every visit. Documentation includes observing parent-child interactions, tracking attendance, and reporting any concerns or non-compliance with court orders.

• Safe Transportation: Provide reliable transportation for youth in foster care to and from family visits, medical/dental appointments, therapy sessions, and placements.

• Safety & Intervention: Monitor interactions for safety risks and intervene or redirect only as necessary to protect the child’s physical and emotional safety, in accordance with agency policy.

• Communication: Maintain regular and professional communication with foster parents, biological families, and the treatment team regarding schedule changes or transportation needs.

• Compliance: Adhere to all state licensing regulations, vehicle safety standards, and KVC policies regarding the transport and supervision of minors.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and assist children (including infants in car seats) in and out of the vehicle.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in Foster Care Case Management or a related case management setting; and/or one year of experience working with children

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

  • Proof of auto insurance that meets KVC’s requirements.

• Qualifications:

  • Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple schedules.

  • Strong customer service focus.

  • Strong written communication skills for objective record-keeping.

  • Proficient in Word, email applications and various database systems.

  • Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail

  • Ability to remain professional, neutral, and supportive in a variety of family settings.

  • Must be able to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds

  • Understanding of trauma-informed care and child safety.

Preferred Experience/Skills: Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment

• Support families with children in foster care by coordinating and supervising court ordered visitation

• Provide transportation for children in foster care to visits, appointments, placements, etc...

• Engage families through a strength-based approach that encourages the client to see their own strengths and make self-directed efforts at change.
• Maintains files according to Agency requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Utilizes a computer in preparing professional written reports and summaries for various agencies within the established period.
• Capable of functioning independently, practicing good judgment and discretion in decision making and promoting positive parenting and child development while reducing the risk of maltreatment
• Demonstrated willingness to work a non-structured flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of KVC
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!