Weekend - AM Contact Visit Support Personnel Coordinator

Job Title: Part-Time Weekend AM Contact Visit Support Personnel Coordinator
Location: On-site at Amachi Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Jail
Compensation: $24–$26/hour
Schedule:

• Weekday Prep: 3–4 hours on-site (flexible scheduling)
• Weekend Hours: Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sundays 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Sunday shifts begin late Q4 2025)

Position Summary:

Amachi Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Contact Visit Support Personnel Coordinator to facilitate weekend parent-child contact visits involving incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers that are connected to our Family Strengthening programming. This role supports meaningful engagement through play-based interaction, resource coordination, and integration with weekly parenting classes. The coordinator will help create a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment that promotes positive family connection and development with aligned activities and coordinated visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit Coordination & Support:
• Prepare and organize the visit space for parent-child interactions.
• Greet and orient families and incarcerated participants.
• Facilitate structured play and bonding activities.
• Ensure safety, emotional support, and adherence to visit protocols.
• Properly and accurately documenting the visits and data entry reporting.
• Resource & Program Integration:
• Collaborate with parenting class facilitators to align visit activities with weekly themes.
• Identify and coordinate access to community resources for families.
• Maintain accurate records of visit attendance, engagement, and feedback.
• Administrative & Prep Work:
• Conduct 3–4 hours of weekly prep on-site (e.g., planning activities, organizing resource materials, coordinating logistics).
• Communicate with staff, caregivers, and facility personnel as needed for increased probability for contact visits.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, families, or justice-involved populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a trauma-informed setting.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and restorative practices.
• Able to gain necessary clearances to enter the jail and for children.
• Must be available for early morning weekend shifts 7-12pm and weekday prep.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief note outlining commitment to weekend availability to:

Joan Baucum-Robinson

Interim Chief of Staff

[email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Amachi Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219