Visitation Monitor 2/4 Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun
About the Role
The Visitation Monitor provides professional supervision of parent-child visitation and exchanges, creating safe, neutral environments where families can maintain important relationships while protecting child safety and well-being. You'll observe and document interactions between parents and children with objectivity and attention to detail, ensuring adherence to court orders and center guidelines while maintaining a calm, supportive presence during emotionally charged situations. This role involves working with families impacted by domestic violence, custody disputes, and child welfare involvement, balancing compassion with professional boundaries, de-escalating conflicts, and creating structured visits that prioritize children's emotional and physical safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional supervision and observe interactions between parents and children during scheduled visits.
- Maintain a safe, neutral environment for all clients during visitation and exchanges.
- Ensure adherence to center guidelines, court orders, and safety protocols.
- Conduct child orientations to prepare children for visitation experiences.
- De-escalate conflicts and intervene when necessary to maintain safety and appropriate boundaries.
- Provide necessary objective documentation of parent-child interactions and visit details.
- Complete thorough observation notes that accurately capture visit dynamics for legal and case management purposes.
- Write contact notes and maintain accurate client records.
- Prepare reports and documentation that may be used in court proceedings or case reviews.
- Provide general case management tasks to support client families.
- Complete administrative tasks including timesheets, checking phone messages, and returning calls.
- Distribute and assist clients with required paperwork.
- Maintain organized client files and documentation systems.
- Attend monthly staffing meetings and trainings.
- Review electronic correspondence and stay current on program updates.
- Collaborate with case managers, legal partners, and child welfare professionals.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Strong observational skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, and understanding of trauma-informed practice are essential for this role. Candidates should be passionate about supporting families navigating difficult circumstances while keeping children safe.