Supervised Visitation Specialist (PRN)
Summary
Coordinates and facilitates court-ordered supervised visits between children in foster care and their parents, ensuring safe, structured interactions while documenting observations and coaching positive parenting practices to support family reunification.
About Family & Children’s Place
At Family & Children’s Place, our mission is to protect, nurture, and support children and families to build stronger, safer communities. We envision a future with safe children, supported families, and strong communities.
Position Overview
Family & Children’s Place is seeking a Supervised Visitation Specialist (PRN) to support children and families involved in the foster care system. This role coordinates and facilitates court-ordered supervised visits between children and their parents or caregivers, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
This position works closely with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) and directly with children, birth parents, foster parents, and caregivers. The Specialist observes interactions, documents visits, and provides coaching and feedback to support positive parenting practices and promote successful family reunification.
This is a non-therapeutic role focused on supervision, safety, documentation, and skill-building—not counseling or clinical treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support parent-child visits in accordance with court orders and agency guidelines
- Ensure child safety at all times, using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
- Observe, document, and report on parent-child interactions in a clear and timely manner
- Provide coaching and model appropriate parenting techniques during visits
- Communicate relevant information between caregivers, parents, and case team members
- Participate in Family Team Meetings and collaborate with DCBS and other partners
- Provide basic case management support, including connecting families to resources
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using trauma-informed language
- Attend required trainings and participate in ongoing professional development
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building supportive relationships with families