Supervised Parenting and Exchange Facilitator

About the Position

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Family Court Division, the Supervised Parenting and Exchange program provides a safe, child-centered environment that is professionally supervised so non-custodial parents may have visitation with their child.

At Veith House we value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidate, including members of the visible minority community, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We are looking for part-time Facilitators to deliver Supervised Parenting & Exchange services at our Sydney location. This work takes place mostly evenings and weekends. Services are delivered out of the NSCC.

The Supervised Parenting & Exchange (SPE) Program is a court ordered service funded by the Department of Justice. The SPE Coordinator receives court orders, completes intake processes with all parties involved, schedules and supervises visits between the non-custodial party and the children. The SPE Facilitator supports the Coordinator in the delivery of the SPE program. The SPE Facilitator ensures that families feel safe and comfortable while completing the supervised parenting services with staff and the facility. The SPE Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of supervision visits with families. The SPE Facilitator is non-judgmental, empathetic, calm and present in an environment of complicated circumstances. The SPE Facilitator ensures the access room is child centered, safe and appropriate for children of all ages. Reporting to the SPE Coordinator, the SPE Facilitator is committed to the Veith House mission, vision, values and the purpose of Veith House.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates visits between a parent and child(ren).
• Maintains appropriate boundaries, professionalism with parents/ courts to ensure neutrality.
• Ensures visits are child-centered; by helping the child feel comfortable as possible in the surroundings during visits.
• Creates a neutral, consistent, environment for parents and child(ren)
• Take observational notes consistently and effectively.
• Communicates regular with other team members and the Coordinator.
• Conducts intakes and orientations for both parent parties.
• May on occasion be a witness in court.
• Any other duties as required or directed by your manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Working towards/has a social work degree, social services diploma and/or relevant education.
• Experience in a SA Program or comparable setting working with children or families in crisis.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiation, conciliation and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in self motivation.
• Non judgmental, respectful, understands confidentiality and conflict of interest.
• The ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time inside and outdoors.
• Ability to work as a part of the Veith House staff team.
• First Aid/CPR an asset.
• Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) required.
• Child Abuse Registry required.

About the Company

Veith House
3115 Veith House
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K3G9

Company Contact

Hannah Cane
hannah.cane@veithhouse.ns.ca
Preferred Contact: Email, Phone

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• References