Engagement Specialist
Core
Provide trauma-informed care, orientation, and supervision for children entering and exiting the Nicholas Scoppetta Children's Center, ensuring safe transitions to foster care.
Role type
Staff-level child welfare engagement specialist
Builds
Safe, supportive living environments and transition pathways for children in the child welfare system
Domain
Child welfare / Juvenile justice / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, child supervision, inventory management, transportation logistics, incident reporting, inter-disciplinary communication
Preferred skills
Experience in community work or community-centered activities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee care and guidance of dependent, neglected, or traumatized children; Create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment; Ensure children receive welcome or transition kits; Conduct individual and group orientation; Chaperone and transport youths to appointments, school, and court; Monitor and supervise children in assigned areas; Conduct inspections and inventory of children's property; Communicate with the inter-disciplinary team; Complete log entries, tracking sheets, and incident reports.
