supervised VISITATION MONITOR

The mission of Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse, bereavement, and other causes inflicted at home, at school, or in the community. Services are offered consistent with our values of choice, acceptance, hope and dignity for all whom we serve, with the goal of helping children and adults along their path to safety, health, and well-being.

Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) has a rich history of serving marginalized and underserved communities. Established in 1968 as the Youth Resource Bureau (providing outdoor experiences for at-risk youth), it evolved in 1977 into an agency that serves the entire family. Following the establishment of a licensed mental health clinic and DV support services, FCR began offering supervised visitation services in 1991 for children and families impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other forms of family and community violence. Today, FCR has expanded its program services to include advocacy and support for all survivors of trauma, a 24-hur hotline, visitation services, intimate partner abuse education, housing support for victims of domestic violence, and community outreach and education around the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault, with a focus on providing peer led healthy relationships programming for teens. Our numerous community partnerships help inform and enrich the work that we do to assist our clients in their pursuit of healing and happiness.

FCR is committed to advancing policies and practices that promote diversity, inclusion, and retention of staff of all racial, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic backgrounds and beliefs. Our goal is to ensure that a wide range of perspectives, experiences, skills, innovation, and decision-making abilities have a seat around the table and that all voices are heard. We know that the quest towards equity and social justice is long and we may have missteps along the way, but we are dedicated to making that journey in the spirit of continuous learning, listening, and improvement.

 

Part Time: 8.5 each Sunday;  8:30am -5:00PM

 Reports To: Coordinator of Visitation Services

 General Description:  To monitor safe exchange and supervised visitation between non-custodial parents and their children who are referred by Probate and Family Courts, DCF and other community service providers.

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist security and staff with maintaining a safe environment for all participants of the program.

  • Provide accurate, written observation reports for supervised visitation and exchanges.

  • Monitor participant adherence to the policies and procedures of The Visitation Program.

  • Participate in weekly supervision.

  • Assist in the general operations of all designated visitation space.

  • Submit all relevant documentation as requested by Family and Community Resources, Inc. and the funding agencies.

  • Adhere to all policies and procedures of FCR.

  • Other tasks as assigned by FCR.

 Qualifications:

  • Self-awareness and the ability to set aside personal biases and beliefs.

  • Willingness to address power differentials and privilege and the impact that has on building relationships and trust.

  • Ability to set strong boundaries around personal wellbeing.

  • Able to work in the complexities of people's lives. Willingness to be in the grey of people’s experiences.

  • Ability to hold compassion and understanding for survivors, children, and people who use violence.

  • Comfortable working with people who use violence.

  • Ability to learn and grow without feeling defensive. Capable of receiving feedback and being willing to change.

  • Able and willing to ask for help and support.

  • Clear philosophical understanding of domestic violence.

  • An understanding of cultural humility and the ability to be responsive to diverse and unique needs.

  • Non-judgmental and awareness of personal judgments with the ability to self-monitor and set them aside.

Salary Range: $18-$20 per hour  (Hourly differential for bilingual staff)

Benefits: Excellent supervision and supportive work environment. Come Join Our Team!!!

Please send resume and cover letter to:  Careers@fcr-ma.org. 

You must put “VISITATION” in the subject line.

NO CALLS PLEASE

FCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.