Visitation facilitation as identified by DCS/Probation will be provided between parents, children, siblings and/or others who have been separated due to a substantiated allegation of abuse, neglect, or involvement with juvenile probation. Visitation allows the child an opportunity to reconnect and reestablish the parent/child/family relationship in a safe environment. The role of the visitation provider is to protect the integrity of the visit and to provide a positive atmosphere where parents and children may interact in a safe, structured environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Paraprofessional Level Direct Worker

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Have the ability to use private car to transport self and others.
• Must comply with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.

Paraprofessional Level Supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology, or licensed Bachelor Degree Social Worker or licensed Social Worker with a Baccalaureate Degree (A license is required unless a statutory licensure exemption in IC 25-23.6-4-2(a) is met).
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a directly related human services field. The individual must also complete a minimum of 39 semester/58 quarter hours in the following coursework:
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Social and Cultural Foundations
  • Lifestyle and Career Development
  • Sexuality
  • Gender and Sexual Orientation
  • Ethnicity, Race, Status, and Culture
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Criminology
  • Ethics and Philosophy
  • Physical and Behavioral Health
  • Family Relationships
  • Advocacy and Mediation
  • Case Management
  • Resources and Systems
  • Social Policy
  • Community Planning and Relations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Substance Use
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Educational Studies