Supervised Parenting and Exchange Facilitator

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

This is a provincial program available in various communities across the province and continues to grow. The meet the growing demand we are currently looking to fill the following part-time (up to 14 hours/week) and casual (as needed) positions:

Antigonish/Port Hawkesbury - 1 part-time and 1 casual
Halifax - 1 casual
Truro - 2 casuals
Bridgewater - 1 casual
Pictou/New Glasgow - 1 part-time and 1 casual
Sydney - 2 casuals

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.

This work takes place mostly evenings and weekends. In Halifax, visitations are delivered at Veith House. In Truro, Sydney, Bridgewater, Pictou and Port Hawkesbury visitations is delivered at the local NSCC campus, as well as in Antigonish at the Regional Library.

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Compensation is $18.63/hr.

Apply with resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Job Description: Supervised Parenting & Exchange Facilitator

The Supervised Parenting & Exchange (SPE) Program is a court ordered service funded by the Department of Justice and offered by Veith House. The Provincial 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 access services with staff and the facility. The SPE Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of supervision visits with families. The SPE Facilitator is non-judgemental, 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 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

· 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 judgemental, 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.

Work Conditions/Environment/Physical Demands
SPE Facilitator should be able to carry up to 50lbs, and carry a child.

Days/Hours required

Primarily evenings and weekends. Scheduling will take place in advance each month.

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person