Parent / Child Visitation Worker

Hiring Preference :

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates structured sessions between children and their caregivers face-to-face, telephone and / or electronic contact (i.e. video chat, skype, facetime, or email)
• Provide transportation services to participants for case related activities to include medical appointments, therapy appointments, court hearings, unsupervised visits, or for any other case related activities that do not require monitoring or supervision.
• Provide necessary client information to referring department and the family (contact logs, mileage, reports, case updates).
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional files which provide all necessary documentation regarding the family.
• Ensures that daily structured schedule is followed and enforces policies and regulations
• Attends workshops, training, and meetings as necessary
• Serves as a role model / mentor to assigned client
• Monitors children with special needs to prevent accidents and / or injuries
• Monitor and provide a safe visitation environment for children and terminate the visit if it is not deemed appropriate or parties involved have improper conduct. Clearly define the rules of visitation with all parties involved and notify referring agency if rules are violated.
• Promotes responsibility and independence of children and their families
• Implements behavior management, as needed
• Have general knowledge of children’s ages and stages

Additional Functions

Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

Work Environment

Disclaimer : Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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