Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:
Do you have a passion to help kids and families, and helping change lives for the better? If yes, consider joining a great team of people at Bittersweet Encounters in our Rancho Cucamonga office as a Family Supervised Visitation Monitor.

Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services. Bittersweet Encounters is a behavioral health agency that fosters healing, growth, wholeness, and transformation.

Working with children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma is challenging but also extremely rewarding. We welcome qualified individuals to apply. Bittersweet Encounter is an equal opportunity employer.

Important: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF ALL THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT MET.

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MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete twenty-four (24) hours of training prior to providing visitation services,
• Include twelve (12) hours of classroom instruction in the following subjects:
• The role of the professional provider.
• Child abuse reporting laws.
• Record-keeping procedures.
• Screening, monitoring, and termination of visitation (minimum three (3) hours).
• Developmental needs of children (minimum three (3) hours).
• Legal responsibilities and obligations of a provider.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Conflicts of interest, including the acceptance of gifts.
• Confidentiality.
• Issues relating to substance abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence (minimum three (3) hours).
• Basic knowledge of family and juvenile law (minimum one (1) hour).
• Have no conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) within the last five (5) years.
• Not have been on probation or parole for the last ten (10) years.
• Have no record of conviction for child molestation, child abuse, or other crimes against a person.
• Have no civil, criminal, or juvenile restraining orders within the last 10 years.
• Have no current or past court order in which the provider is the person being supervised.
• Agree to adhere to and enforce the court order regarding supervised visitation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as well as a pre-employment drug test, physical and TB test. 
• Also, must have a driver's license in good standing, reliable transportation and be able to meet auto insurance eligibility requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Supervised Visitation Monitor is responsible for supervising the visits to ensure a safe, secure environment and completing appropriate documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise the visit between non-custodial parents and their child(ren). This includes monitoring and, if necessary, intervening with the parent or child when inappropriate behaviors are demonstrated.
• Report, as soon as possible, any problems or concerns regarding child, parent, or issues at visitation.
• Monitor and document interactions during supervised visits on visitation summary reports.
• Terminate the supervised visitation if the visit becomes harmful to the child.
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents, family members and children.
• Be prompt in keeping appointments and adhering to agree upon schedules.
• Record time, mileage, and supervised visitation on required documents. Turn in reports and forms by the due date.
• Inform the Coordinator of vacations, illness etc. that would necessitate a substitute Aide, with as much advance notice as possible.
• Respect the visitation site location rules regarding visitation procedures; and
• Abide by the agency's confidentiality standards.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred.
• 2 years: Experience working with children and families in a social service setting.
• Bilingual.

WORK LOCATION: Multiple Locations.

PAY:

• The pay scale for this position is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending upon overall qualifications and foster/adoption experience.

SCHEDULE:

• Flexible.
• Varies.
• The hours are as needed, including weekends.

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