Parenting Time Specialist

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.

As a Parenting Time Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for receiving referrals from Case Manager(s) to work with identified families on parenting skills and home organization. This individual is also responsible for documenting the involvement and provide feedback on goals, assessments and progress of the familial relationship to Case Manager.

This position is expected to function effectively with regular supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the biological families while supervising parenting time;
• Coordinate visits with the children, biological parents, foster parents and case aides in accordance to the courts and/or case plan;
• Utilize the parenting time observation report to document interactions during visits;
• Redirect parents as needed to ensure physical and emotional safety for all involved parties;
• Use a strengths-based perspective in working with families;
• Write Parenting Time Assessment narrative for Updated Service plans and provide to the assigned Case Manager to input this information;
• Attend court hearing(s) and testify regarding families progress, as needed;
• Attend CWTI training, as requested;
• Assist with carrying a small caseload, as assigned;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college; or Associate’s degree with related experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for some programs in the agency;
• Must possess the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals;
• Must possess excellent observation, and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’slicense with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.