Visitation Monitor

Journey Center for Safety and Healing (formerly known as Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center) is a non-profit organization that fosters safety and healing for those affected by domestic violence and child abuse and prevents abuse through education, advocacy, and systemic change. 

Visitation Monitors transfer and supervise visitation between parents and children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Monitor visits between parents and children
2. Monitor transfers of children between parents
3. Model and teach appropriate parent-child behavior
4. Intervene in parent-child interaction when necessary
5. Meet with visiting parents before and after visits to review program expectations, establish consequences for inappropriate behavior, teach appropriate interaction, and make referrals as needed
6. Record all observations, interactions, and interventions; maintain monthly record of client interactions, other activities, and referrals given
7. Prepare planned activities for parents and children
8. Perform cleaning, stocking, and shopping responsibilities as assigned
9. Conduct intake interviews as assigned
10. Conduct exit and follow up calls

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Public speaking and community education, as necessary
2. Act as mentor for volunteers and student interns
3. Works as a team with other agency personnel
4. Testify in court as ordered
5. Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center mission, values, and goals
6. Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma and 2 years of experience working with youth and families

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Good written and verbal communication
2. Commitment to child abuse and domestic violence prevention
3. Experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy
4. Maintain a positive attitude
5. Ability to incorporate Journey Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion value by modeling our work through a lens of equity and anti-racism
6. Ability to incorporate Journey Center’s Values into assigned duties
   1. Empowerment- partner with people as they foster their strength and confidence and express their worth
   2. Resiliency- Recognize and affirm the ability to overcome traumatic situations with persistence and determination
   3. Safety- Experience the world without fear and to enjoy relationships based on respect and trust
   4. Inclusion- Seek, value and learn from the unique perspectives of diverse individuals and to advocate for equal access to opportunities and resources
   5. Integrity- Honest in our relationships, true to our mission in words and actions, and accountable for saying what we will do and doing what we say
   6. Connectedness- Collaborate at levels to cultivate respectful, meaningful and supportive relationships that foster growth and well-being

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis
2. Regular and predictable attendance

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Journey Center for Safety and Healing. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.