1811 relief Visit Monitor - Springfield, United States - YWCA OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

YWCA OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
YWCA OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
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Springfield, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. We provide a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, HIV education and testing, and vocational training.

The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus.


The YWCA is seeking a Relief Visit Monitor for our Supervised Visitation Program. Supervised Visitation Program allows parents in high conflict or high risk situations to spend time parenting their child in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Trained Visit Monitors support the non-custodial parent in developing a healthy and loving relationship with their child while following all policies and guidelines designed to ensure safety. The Visit Monitor is also responsible for communicating regularly with the Direct Care Supervisor regarding the status of visits and any concerns.


Reports to:
Direct Care Supervisor of Supervised Visitation


Schedule:
Relief, minimum of 3 shifts per month


Location:
Springfield/Florence


FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt


Starting Rate:
$18.00/hour


Primary Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with set up and closing (setting up of rooms and cleaning up at end of the day).
  • Prior to client arrival, review case in the data system
  • Assist in ensuring that parents are following arrival and departure procedures.
  • Ensure all equipment is ready for visits.
  • Monitor and observe of nonresidential parent visits with children while keeping accurate and detailed factual notes, documenting interactions on observation forms for visits, and noting child's appearance and apparent readiness for visit.
  • Model appropriate parenting behavior and encourage healthy parent child relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with center rules and policies while making interventions as necessary.
  • Ensure that transportation of children at exchanges and visits adhere to all safety laws/policies regarding seat belts and car seats.
  • Ability to resolve conflict using deescalation techniques and trauma informed skills

Qualifications

  • Minimum High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience in human services field.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including computer skills.
  • Prior experience working with survivors of violence and/or those who have perpetrated violence Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- in an intimate partner relationship (preferred)

  • Experience and knowledge of child development and impact of domestic violence on children (preferred)
  • Experience with survivors of genderbased violence and exploitation (preferred)

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.


INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$18.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 403(b)
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person
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