Visitation Monitor - Jackson County : Job Details

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HOURLY PAY RATE: $16.58

WORK LOCATION: 103 Main Street, Independence, MO

WORK HOURS: Hours will vary, will work 8-15 hours per week (Monday-Sunday)

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Provide on-site supervision for court ordered parent and 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.
• Assist in managing the child's behavior as necessary.
• Intervene and may terminate visitation due to parental non-compliance with program.
• Alert law enforcement on-site or Program Coordinator of safety or security issues.
• Report critical incidents.
• Maintain and file minimal documentation reports and attendance reports
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Attend meetings and training.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
• 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.
• Education above the minimum stated may be substituted (on a year for year basis) for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated.

EXPERIENCE: 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 ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other.
• 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.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other standard office machines.
• Ability to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports from such records.
• Ability to successfully pass drug test.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts, Sex Offender Registry check, and MO and KS Child Abuse and Neglect checks.
• All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

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