Foster Care Visitation Monitor (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services -•Sacramento, CA

2d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Do you have a passion to help kids and families, and help change lives for the better? If yes, consider joining the great team of people at Koinonia Family Services as a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor serving the Sacramento area. Team meetings will be conducted at our Loomis District Office. Opportunity Highlights: A job with a purpose–help children and families find hope and healing Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven. This is a part-time position offering around 20-25 hours per week. The hours are as needed, usually between 8:00am-5:00pm. At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families. Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and respect and feel supported by their teams and supervisors. As a trauma-informed organization, we emphasize collaboration, professional support, and a person-centered approach to care. If you are looking for meaningful work with a team that cares deeply about each other and the youth and families we serve, we invite you to join us in bringing hope and healing to children, youth and families. Important Note: Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test. This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Foster Care Visitation Monitors are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Dependable and reliable
Good driving record with a reliable personal vehicle
Good references and ability to pass a criminal record background check
Experience working with children and families preferred
Excellent observational skills and ability to not get distracted during visits
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to establish and maintain effective personal boundaries with children and families
A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
A vehicle that safely accommodates a child car seat
This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise visits between foster children and their birth families
Provide transportation for foster children to appointments
Ensure the visitation area is prepared for visits
Document each visit and report any noteworthy concerns
Communicate with social workers about the progress of visits, any concerns, or changes in the child or family's situation
Perform a variety of office-based administrative duties in between those other assignments
Provide additional in-home behavioral support to youth and families in Koinonia's intensive services foster care (ISFC) program