Foster Care Visitation Monitor (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services -•Tustin, CA

20h

About The Position

Koinonia Family Services is hiring a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor for its Tustin office. This purpose-driven role supports children and families by supervising foster-child visits with birth families, transporting children, assisting youth and families in the intensive services foster care (ISFC) program, and completing office-based administrative work. The position starts at approximately 10–15 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 25 hours per week over time. Hours are scheduled as needed, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role requires driving to client homes, appointments, and community locations, including places that may not be readily accessible by alternative transportation. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a vehicle that can safely accommodate a child car seat. Employment is contingent on criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test. Koinonia describes its workplace as supportive, mission-driven, collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered. The organization reports strong teamwork and respectful supervision in its employee climate survey and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Dependable and reliable.
Good driving record.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a personal vehicle that safely accommodates a child car seat.
Good references.
Ability to pass a criminal record background check, including California Department of Justice and FBI clearance.
Ability to complete a pre-employment physical and TB test.
Excellent observational skills and ability to remain focused during visits.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective personal boundaries with children and families.
High degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise visits between foster children and their birth families.
Transport foster children to appointments.
Prepare the visitation area for visits.
Document each visit and report noteworthy concerns.
Communicate with social workers about visit progress, concerns, and changes in a child’s or family’s situation.
Perform office-based administrative duties between other assignments.
Provide additional in-home behavioral support to youth and families in Koinonia’s intensive services foster care (ISFC) program.
Drive to client homes and community locations to support youth and families.