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11 people are interested
Monitor Supervised Visits on Saturdays or Sundays
ORGANIZATION: FamilyWise
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11 people are interested
Program Description:
The Supervised Visitation Program provides visiting parents and their children with the opportunity to spend time together in the presence of a neutral third party. Visits are observed and notes are made by monitors regarding their interaction. These notes are then made available to the referring party when applicable. Visits occur on-site, at a government building, and/or in clients’ homes. The goals of the program are to eliminate child abuse and neglect by parents; to improve parenting skills; to ensure safety for adult and child victims of domestic violence; and to reunify children with their parents when possible.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide a secure and neutral environment which ensures positive experiences for parents and their children.
- Model appropriate social skills for parents and their children.
- Assist staff with session preparation & clean up, and observation and note-taking during sessions.
- Abide by the determined plans and procedures specific to the program and to each client.
- Observe and report any concerns or changes in parent’s care or child’s mood, behavior or health to supervisor.
- Conduct duties in an unbiased manner in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles by which all clients, volunteers, interns and staff are treated equally regardless of race, gender, religion, age, physical or mental abilities and/or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- Mature judgment and ability to cope with problems that arise, as well as the ability to respond to potential crisis situations in a responsible way.
- Adequate sensory alertness to monitor and to protect safety and well-being of the children.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to listen and provide empathy for the feelings and values of parents and children, with a sensitivity to and interest in supporting the unique struggles of at-risk families.
- The ability to work with clients who are victims of violence.
- Knowledge of child development and effective parenting styles & skills.
Orientation & Training Requirements:
- Agency Orientation, successful completion of a Criminal Background Check, and other agency paperwork.
- Initial and ongoing training with Manager of Supervised Parenting Services & Supervised Parenting Monitors.
Other Requirement:
- Must have a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current insurance.
- May be expected to drive to client homes and transport clients in some instances.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in Spanish, Hmong, Somali or other languages with the capacity to serve clients in that language.
Commitment:
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 3 months. Hours are available primarily weekends and evenings at multiple locations.
To Apply:
Submit resume to volunteer@familywiseservices.org and/or complete our volunteer interest form: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FamilyWise_1/VolunteerInterest.html .
Potential candidates will be asked to complete a general volunteer/intern application and interview.
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About FamilyWise
Location:
3036 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, US
Mission Statement
Strengthening Families by Promoting the Safety, Stability, and Well-being of Children.
Description
FamilyWise is a local nonprofit that helps our community’s most vulnerable children and families. Many of these families come to us with a history of poverty, domestic violence and homelessness. Your volunteering and financial support helps break this cycle of despair and gives them hope for a better future.
Our goal is to promote social change by strengthening families and the community through programs that:
- Educate parents on skills needed to lead stable lives and provide safe homes for their children.
- Empower families to achieve self-sufficiency and to advocate for themselves and their children.
- Enrich the lives of children, youth and families, enabling them to lead healthy, productive family lifestyles.
"Volunteering at FamilyWise opened my eyes to a whole new world where children and families from all walks of life are treated with dignity and respect. It made me feel good to know that I was helping contribute in a meaningful way to the greater good."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3036 University Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours/week for 3 months (minimum)