Visit Support Worker en Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.

Description

Are you passionate about helping children and families build stronger, healthier relationships? We’re seeking a per diem Visit Support Worker to join our team! This position plays an essential role in supporting safe and positive family interactions, helping parents and children connect in meaningful ways during supervised visits. 

Position Summary

The Visit Support Worker coordinates and supervises visits between children and their families in accordance with court orders and agency guidelines. This position promotes positive parenting, ensures child safety, and fosters respectful, supportive communication with parents and caregivers.

You’ll serve as both an observer and a mentor—helping families strengthen their relationships while ensuring a safe and structured visitation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in compliance with court orders and agency policies.
   
• Promote positive parenting by role modeling effective techniques such as:
   
  • Setting limits and using positive discipline
     
  • Engaging in play and active listening
     
  • Encouraging exploration and age-appropriate expectations
     
  • Providing positive reinforcement and role clarity
     
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children during visits, intervening or terminating visits when necessary.
   
• Document all visits accurately and in a timely manner.
   
• Communicate important information regarding the child’s welfare between parents and other parties as appropriate.
   
• Collaborate with the Family Visit Supervisor, DHHS, and other members of the child’s support team.
   
• Testify in court as needed.
   
• Provide services in homes, offices, and community settings—including some evenings and weekends.
   
• Transport children as needed for family visits.

Additional Duties

• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Provide support to staff in satellite offices as requested.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus
• Full Benefits Package
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • 403b Retirement (with match)
  • Pet Insurance
  • EAP
  • Clinical Consultation
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • NHSC-approved sites
  • Supplemental Insurance and more
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth
• A warm, welcoming practice dedicated to client well-being

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to strengthening families, we’d love to hear from you.
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AMHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

1. Experience working with children and families.

2. Be 21 years of age or older and High School Diploma/GED. 

3. Have no conviction for driving under the influence (OUI) within the last 5 years. 

4. Not have been on probation or parole for the last 10 years. 

5. Have no record of a conviction or a record of not being criminally responsible because of mental disease or defect for child molestation, child abuse, or other crimes against a person. Have no civil, criminal, or juvenile restraining orders within the last 10 years. 

6. Have no current or past court order in which the provider is the person being supervised. 

7. Have no conflict of interest. 

8. Agree to adhere to and enforce the court’s or Department’s order regarding supervised visitation.

9. Have no record of substantiation for child abuse or neglect.

10. Computer proficiency and experience.

11. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

12. Reliable, insured transportation and have proof of automobile insurance.

13. Ability to work night and weekend hours.