Chicago, IL, USA
11 days ago
Visitation Coordinator
Position Details  Position Details

Job Title COORDINATOR - NON-EXEMPT Position Number 8300610 Job Category University Staff Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name CTR FOR URBAN RES & LEARNING Location Code CTR FOR URBAN RES & LEARNING (02521A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities General Description of Position

The Visitation Coordinator (VC) serves as a Loyola Team member establishing the OVW Justice for Families (JFF) funded Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center at Loyola University Chicago (LSVC). The LSVC is focused on providing supervised visitation and safe exchange services between parents for children of victims of Domestic Violence  in Cook County.

The part-time VC will engage in the direct facilitation of safe child visitation and/or safe exchange services with families impacted by Domestic Violence according to LSVC policy and protocols.  The VC will engage in Domestic Violence training and education related to the center’s operations.  The VC will be joined by and work with MSW Loyola students in the delivery of these services, ensuring continuity for families utilizing the center during student rotations.  The VC will deliver non-judgmental client services with an emphasis on healthy relationships and healing from violence in a safe and supportive environment.  The Position requires an understanding of intimate partner violence, culture, victim’s needs, and confidentiality, ensuring informed delivery of services to victims of Domestic Violence , their children, as well as those who have perpetrated violence.  The VC will help ensure services are delivered using a human-centered, intersectional approach, understanding this work as part of a social justice response to families and community.


VC Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts assigned intake interviews with new participants and facilitates goal planning with staff or participants using a Domestic Violence  trauma informed approach. Coordinates families’ assigned visitation scheduling utilizing best practices and guiding principles of supervised visitation programming. Facilitates supervised visits and exchanges between parents at the LSVC site. Maintains professional relationships with parents and children while treating everyone with respect. Engages in ongoing assessment and evaluation of the family’s goals. Provides verbal feedback to participants regarding their conduct and progress in visits. Debriefs with parents and children before/after supervised visitation/exchanges and conducts weekly check-in by phone with parents. Provides supportive referrals for parents as appropriate. Ensures successful execution of standards, policies and procedures of confidentiality and programming focused on empowerment and safety. Intervenes with participants when LSVC guidelines are not being followed or when there is a threat of harm or actual harm to the children, victim, staff, or other individuals: logs facts, intervention taken. Provides an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces non-violent, non-manipulative, non-coercive behavior and communication skills, and respect and empathy for self and others. Responds effectively toward solving problems or conflict by recognizing a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Participates in Staff meetings, training, and technical assistance opportunities as well as other Justice for Families related meetings as assigned. Helps supervise the MSW student Visitation Facilitators’ practice during the delivery of supervised visitation sessions to support a positive learning experience and insure observance of LSVC procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Work Site Specifics

The LSVC site is located near the Lakeside Loyola Campus in Rogers Parks on Sheridan Road near public transportation. Work schedule includes advanced scheduled weekend hours and/or some limited weekday hours to accommodate on-site scheduled visitation and safe exchange sessions based agency staff capacity.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field plus two to three years experience working with children and families or working with Intimate Partner Violence or related social services or anti-oppression experience/training or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 40-hour Domestic Violence trained or ability to complete training within 12 weeks of hire. Master’s Degree a plus Bilingual Spanish-English a plus


Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field plus one to two years experience working with children and families or working with Intimate Partner Violence or related social services or anti-oppression experience/training or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 40-hour Domestic Violence trained or ability to complete training within 12 weeks of hire. Master’s Degree a plus Bilingual Spanish-English a plus Ability to always communicate professionally and ethically and maintain productive working relationship with colleagues.  Ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude when working with others whose values and beliefs may contrast with the VC’s values and beliefs.  Consistently able to demonstrate listening skills and common sense while demonstrating a caring and understanding attitude towards participants, co-workers, Loyola Students and other agencies. Computer Skills Basic Microsoft Office Suite will suffice for most of the work. Specific tools/systems required by the Position will be developed on the job and only require basic computer experience. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 01/29/2025 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $25.00/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.00/hr Special Instructions to Applicants About Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
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* Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field plus two to three years’ experience working with children and families? Yes No * Do you possess experience working with intimate partner violence or related social services or anti-oppression experience/training? Yes No * Have you completed 40 hours of Domestic Violence training? Yes * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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