Foster Care Visitation Monitor (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services•Tustin, CA

About The Position

Koinonia Family Services is hiring a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor for its Tustin office. The role supports children and families by supervising visits between foster children and their birth families, transporting children to appointments, preparing visitation areas, documenting visits, and communicating with social workers. The position also includes office-based administrative duties and additional in-home behavioral support for youth and families in Koinonia's intensive services foster care (ISFC) program. The position starts at approximately 10–15 hours per week, with the potential to increase to as many as 25 hours per week over time. Hours are scheduled as needed, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, with paid time off, participation in a 401(k) plan, and mileage reimbursement for business miles driven. Employment requires a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, a pre-employment physical and TB test, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Driving is an essential job function, including travel to client homes and community locations that may not be readily accessible by other transportation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Be dependable and reliable.
Have a good driving record and a reliable personal vehicle.
Provide good references and pass a criminal record background check.
Have excellent observational skills and remain attentive during visits.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to establish and maintain effective personal boundaries with children and families.
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Have a vehicle that safely accommodates a child car seat.
Complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI.
Complete a pre-employment physical and TB test.
Have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families.

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 noteworthy concerns.
Communicate with social workers about visit progress, concerns, or changes in a child or family's situation.
Perform office-based administrative duties between other assignments.
Provide additional in-home behavioral support to youth and families in the intensive services foster care (ISFC) program.
Drive to client homes and community locations to support youth and families.