Visitation Aide (Temp Per Diem)
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Location: Union City
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New
Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs
and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.
We are currently seeking a Temp Per Diem Visitation Aide to join
our Supportive Visitation Services program located in Union City,
NJ . The Visitation Aide is responsible for transporting children
and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of
passengers, maintaining vehicle; Supervises visits, as needed;
Documents transportation encounters and visits; Communicates with
visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION: • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication
with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's
preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and
culture. • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is
safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment. •
Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other
providers, and supports. • Creates an environment that empowers
family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to
communicate their goals and needs. • Utilizes various interviewing
and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner. •
Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact
and posture. • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and
supports them in advocating for themselves. • Operates from a
trauma-informed perspective SCHEDULE: Flexible hours Mon-Fri (some
nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required.) Duration: 3
months JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum
1 year experience working with children & families, particularly
families involved with welfare system and/or affected by trauma.
Valid NJ Drivers License Note: Thirty (30) semester hour credits
from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester
hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for the
experience listed above. Visit our website ccannj.com CURRENT
EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that current employees applying to
open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency
Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to
all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the
completed form to HR via email to the agency email address
indicated at the end of the application form. AGENCY MISSION: In
response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a
ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and
marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the
inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race,
religion, or culture. Rate: $24.04/hr
Keywords: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, West Orange , Visitation Aide (Temp Per Diem), Social Services , Union City, New Jersey
