Supervised Visitation Aide

Work That Matters. Support That Lasts.

At VisionQuest (VQ), we serve children, youth, and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our teams help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward brighter futures.

VQ is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. We partner with state and federal agencies to deliver services where the need is greatest and to strengthen the communities we serve.

Every role at VQ contributes to meaningful impact. Whether working directly with youth or supporting the professionals who serve them, your work helps create opportunity and stability for the next generation.

Why build your career at VQ?

Purpose-driven work
Every role contributes to helping children and families succeed.

Fair and responsible compensation
We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.

Career growth opportunities
Internal promotions and leadership development pathways.

Professional leadership culture
Accountable, supportive leadership focused on long-term success.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with employer match

At VQ, we are building more than programs.
We are building careers that make a difference.

The Supervised Visitation Aide supports the safe, structured, and supportive operation of the Supervised Visitation

program for families involved with the child welfare system. This role is responsible for monitoring and documenting

visits between parents and children, ensuring a comfortable, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment. The

Aide promotes positive interactions while maintaining safety, neutrality, and compliance with agency, state, and

federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Visitation Supervision & Support

○ Provide direct supervision during family visits to ensure safety and compliance with visitation

guidelines.

○ Create a welcoming, child-friendly, and supportive environment that promotes positive

parent–child interactions.

○ Intervene when necessary to redirect inappropriate behavior, ensuring a safe and structured visit.

○ Support parents in engaging positively with their children, while maintaining professional

boundaries and neutrality.

● Family Engagement & Observation

○ Observe, document, and report on family interactions during visits, noting strengths, challenges,

and areas of concern.

○ Provide clear, factual, and timely written documentation for case records and court-related

reporting.

○ Maintain open and professional communication with caseworkers, supervisors, and other

stakeholders regarding visit progress.

○ Uphold confidentiality in all matters related to families and cases.

● Safety & Compliance

○ Ensure visits occur in accordance with court orders, case plans, and agency policies.

○ Conduct pre- and post-visit checks of visitation rooms or community locations to ensure safety and

cleanliness.

○ Report any incidents, safety concerns, or violations of visitation rules promptly to the supervisor.

○ Follow all VisionQuest policies, child welfare regulations, and Occupational Health and Safety

standards.

● Teamwork & Training

○ Work collaboratively with Children and Youth Services staff, caseworkers, and VisionQuest

colleagues to support case goals.

○ Participate in required trainings, including trauma-informed care, mandated reporting, first

aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.

○ Assist with the orientation and training of new visitation staff as reques