Title: Visitation Monitor
Department/section: Family Court Resource Services
Work Location: based at 3100 Main - 3rd Floor - Kansas City MO
Work Schedule: Hour per week will vary - will work 8 to 15 hours a week
Funded by State/County: County Paid Position
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Hourly Pay Rate $8.00
Assignment Starts: immediately
Anticipated Length of Assignment:
Duties Involve:
Provide on-site supervision for court-ordered parent/child visitations and exchanges to provide emotional and physical safety to children and other family members; provide information between parents relevant to the child's visit or exchange; alert law enforcement on-site or Program Coordinator of safety or security issues; report critical incidents; maintain and file minimal documentation reports and attendance records; report suspected child abuse/neglect; attend meetings and training; perform related work as required. Basic Skills needed The following minimum requirements can also be achieved through any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
EDUCATION: Some background in a directly-related field that may include psychology, social work, counseling or other area that is substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.
EXPERIENCE: Some experience in a care-giving role in relation to children is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Minimum age requirement of 20; some knowledge of the dynamics of separation, divorce, domestic violence and child development beneficial; ability to objectively assess clients; ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to document basic information in a report form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to make sound decisions in accordance with court and program policies and procedures; ability to establish an independent role in dealing with children and families; ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Contact: Pat Sims or Gail Cox, Employment Specialist, 881-3559. Application must be submitted to Human Resources and must specify that the application is for Visitation Monitor.