Visitation Monitor - Staten Island FJC - Part Time

Summary: 

The Safe Horizon Supervised Visitation Program provides the setting for safe visitation between a child and their non-custodial parent where there has been a court determination that unsupervised visitation is unsafe or inappropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
• Under the supervision of the Supervising Social Worker, monitor visits between non-custodial parents and their children;
• As needed, conduct intake interviews and assess families for participation in the Supervised Visitation Program;
• Assist in the preparation of reports for the court;
• Keep session notes, attendance records, and statistics.
• Attend internal and external meetings, trainings and workshops;
• Various other duties to be determined by supervisor.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be assertive and well organized.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Family Court and criminal justice system is preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and other forms of victimization.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence.

Education:

Required:

• BS/BA Degree in a Social Services related field or equivalent relevant experience

Hiring Range: $23.36 - $24.00 Hourly