• Job Description

  Req#: FOSTE001473

  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 in our Gardena office as a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor.

  Opportunity Highlights:

  • A job with a purpose–help children and families find hope and healing.
  • Hourly pay rate: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending upon overall qualifications
  • Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and participation in our 401k plan.
  • Paid holidays when your schedule is 15+ hours a week.

  This is a part-time, up to 25 hours-per-week position. The hours are as needed, usually between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The pay scale for the position is from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending upon overall qualifications and foster/adoption experience. This position requires reliable transportation and a vehicle that safely accommodates a child car seat. Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven.

  Key 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
  • Work with youth in the wraparound program to model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to improve outcomes
  • 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

  Qualifications:

  • 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

  We are seeking candidates with an associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field (or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree), and who have one year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred). We will also consider candidates with “lived experience” with foster care and adoption.

  Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!

  At Koinonia, we pride ourselves on creating an exceptional organizational culture that prioritizes a focus on the quality of relationships. In fact, in a recent employee satisfaction survey, an overwhelming 95% of employees reported working well with their coworkers, and an impressive 96% said they are satisfied with their supervisor. We strongly believe in treating our employees with dignity and respect, and 94% of our staff agree they are treated accordingly. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy in all aspects of our work. Koinonia is more than just a great place to work; it offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the well-being of children and families in need. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those who need it most.

  Important Note:

  Qualifications

  Experience

  Preferred

  Experience working with children and families in a social service setting.

• About the company

  Koinonia Family Services is a state-licensed, non-profit public service organization who's caring and compassionate staff and families have helped thousands of children and teens begin a new life. We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth a...

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