What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitation Monitor position at Jackson County Missouri?
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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.
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks/duties may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)
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