Supervised Parent Visit Facilitator
6 months ago
Indianapolis
Job Description As a Supervised Parent Visit Facilitator (1099 Contractor), you will play a crucial role in supporting safe, meaningful parent-child interactions for families engaged with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and/or juvenile probation. You will be responsible for ensuring that court-ordered visitations are conducted in a structured, safe, and emotionally supportive environment, while maintaining professional, objective documentation. These visits are an essential component of the reunification process and are critical in preserving the parent-child bond during times of separation. You will supervise, observe, document, and provide guidance to both parents and children during scheduled visits, supporting emotional well-being and relationship development. Core Responsibilities • Facilitate safe, supervised visits between children and their parents, siblings, or other family members as directed by DCS/probation referral., • Protect the integrity of the visit by creating a neutral, safe, and structured environment for interaction., • Observe and document parent-child interactions using professional, objective language and submit reports in compliance with DCS timelines and standards., • Support parents in practicing appropriate parenting behaviors during visits while maintaining neutrality., • Monitor emotional and physical safety of the child(ren) throughout each session., • Provide real-time redirection or coaching if needed to support positive engagement., • Follow individualized visitation plans and court mandates, including location, duration, and level of supervision., • Conduct visits in designated environments including visitation centers, client homes, foster homes, public spaces, or other approved locations., • Communicate with case managers, probation oNicers, and other team members regarding progress and concerns., • High School Diploma or GED, • Must be at least 21 years of age, • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in child welfare, human services, or direct family support., • Must be able to pass local, state, and federal background checks., • Strong written communication and documentation skills., • Ability to remain neutral, nonjudgmental, and maintain professional boundaries., • Cultural competency and trauma-informed care knowledge required., • Must be flexible with scheduling (some evenings and weekends required)., • Shared life experiences and are familiar with the communities where they will be working, • Familiarity with Indiana DCS child welfare system, court processes, and case, • documentation., • Experience facilitating family visits or working in a visitation center, • environment., • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple visits and documentation deadlines., • Demonstrated ability to engage with families in crisis using empathy, respect, and discretion., • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field (required as a supervisor)., • Flexible, contractor-based scheduling, • Competitive hourly pay, • Ability to make a direct impact in your community