PLUS Kids Facilitator

Primary Functions

• Responsible for facilitating a safe and neutral environment for PLUS Kids families during exchanges and/or visitations.

Agency Expectations

• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Represent the agency professionally both internally and externally.
• Deliver friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations, and clients.
• Engage respectfully and positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Foster and maintain productive relationships necessary to execute job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate efficient and flexible time management.
• Uphold confidentiality and security of all records and communications.
• Advocate for the needs of clients and programs.
• Collaborate effectively with community partners and colleagues

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience and interest in working with young children.
• Ability to exercise patience and understanding when working with children.
• Strong oral communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform daily tasks such as kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in child development or related field.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• 1-2 years of experience working with children and families in crisis.

Direct Reports: None

Essential Job Functions

• Perform client intakes.
• Supervise, monitor, and document children and adults during supervised visitations and safe exchanges.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of all problems, unusual or extraordinary matters of significance coming to his/her attention, so that prompt corrective action can be taken as needed.
• Contact parents on schedule changes.
• Clean and organize visitation center.
• Document cancellations.
• Maintain files.
• Compile and submit required reports and data to the supervisor.
• Supervise volunteers in the absence of PLUS Kids Coordinator.
• Assist with fund raising activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to use hands for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level typical of an office setting.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.