Supervised Visitation Monitor

Job Overview A Supervised Visitation Monitor plays a crucial role in providing support, supervision, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly children and families. This position requires a compassionate and proactive individual who can effectively manage crises, facilitate communication, and promote positive behavioral outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out the goals of the funding grant(s).
• Facilitate, foster, and carry out the work and goals of AFFP and the Supervised Visitation Program.
• Supervise family visits/exchanges following SVP policies and guidelines.
• Identify family/client needs and refer to appropriate community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Ability to express authority and clearly communicate expectations.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of child development needs and issues.
• Assist in sanitizing and cleaning of SVP Center.

Documentation:

• Document supervised visits/safe exchanges, formulate a report to referring agent, as needed.
• Record Client information in individual files and all other necessary forms.
• Document contacts with clients and referral agencies as they occur.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Respond to subpoenas and testify as requested.
• Attend training or networking meetings, as requested by the executive director.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and board/staff workshops.
• Practice self-care and assist in creating a work environment that encourages self-care for all staff.
• Establish and maintain clear boundaries with clients.
• Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned job duties and changes within the agency.

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Human Service-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check and drug screening.
• Computer skills are necessary. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, other:
• Understanding of domestic violence and violence prevention philosophies.
• Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues related to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by ethical behavior,
• Ability to relate to families and acceptance of the population served.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and as a team.
• Ability to use own judgement to coordinate the needs of the office.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients, supervisors, and members of the public, including the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and other basic software.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Schedule:

Work hours are mostly within the following:

• Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
• Occasional Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm
• Opportunity to fill-in on weekdays (July-August)

Work Location:

In person at the Advocates for Family Peace office.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Grand Rapids, MN 55744: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person