PT Internship - Visitation Monitor

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Please email jobs@cssmv.org with interest in applying for this internship.
Position begins End of April / Beginning of May

Erma's House Family Visitation Center offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where children of any age may visit with their non-custodial parents. Erma's House was created to assist families that have difficulty interacting in an appropriate, non-threatening manner. The center is structured to provide safety to both the parent and the children.

In consultation with Visitation Center Coordinators and other program staff, the Visitation Monitor will be involved in the following tasks:

• Monitoring visits and exchanges and documenting parent/child interactions
• Documenting the exchange of medication between ordered families
• Objectively observing all assigned visits
• Interacting appropriately with children to ensure they feel safe and comfortable during visits and exchanges
• Completing written reports during the visit and turning in reports immediately
• Maintaining confidentiality of client information
• Providing intervention when appropriate and in a safe manner
• Performing other job-related tasks and activities as needed

Qualifications:

• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of community resources and the court systems
• Knowledge of parent-child interaction, family dynamics, divorce and child custody issues, and negotiation skills
• Ability to support and problem solve
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Time Commitment:

• Commit to weekly or bi-weekly schedule during visitation hours (Evenings on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
• Minimum 6 months to 1-year commitment required