Monitor

Join us as a Monitor with our Safe Visitation/Tracking team in Winona, MN!

BASIC PURPOSE: Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others within a rewarding field while gaining valuable skills and building your career? Come join our dynamic team as a part-time Monitor/Tracker with the Safe Visitation/Tracking program and discover your potential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of human services, social work, or criminal justice while contributing to a program that supports families in our community. Under the supervision of a Program Supervisor, Monitors/Trackers are responsible for collecting urinalysis samples from both our Safe Visitation/Tracking clients, as well as Winona County Treatment Court participants. Additional responsibilities may include ensuring a safe and structured environment during family visits by observing interactions and enforcing program guidelines. This position offers extremely flexible scheduling with hours available 7 days/evenings a week, making it ideal for students balancing coursework and other commitments. If you are dependable, compassionate, and looking to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. At this time, we have a greater need for male staff to meet client testing requirements, but encourage applicants of all genders to apply. 
This position typically starts at $13.00 per hour and varies based on education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transportation of children to and from visits in accordance with applicable laws & agency policies as required for case. 
• Supervising visits between non-custodial parents and their children. 
  • Maintain a high level of safety for all visits.
  • Report any alleged or suspected child abuse and/or neglect in accordance with program policies. 
  • Effective communication with all visit participants and involved parties.
  • Ability to intervene or end visits if parent’s behavior is deemed inappropriate.
  • Ensure participants are following the rules of the visits.
  • Communicate any concerns with the case manager and supervisor.
  • Follow all policies and procedures required by the program to safely supervise visits and/or exchanges.
• Complete face to face or phone checks of clients in their home, community, or school setting as scheduled. 
• Perform Breathalyzer Test and Urine Analysis as directed by supervisor.  
• Complete documentation of performed services and submit within the expect timeframe.
• Participate in all required trainings set forth by the program for all services provided, such as monitoring, tracking, testing, etc.
• Maintain regular and reliable level of attendance and timeliness necessary to perform job responsibilities, including regularly attending staff meetings.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor to effectively fulfill job responsibilities.   

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

Education, Training & Work Experience: High School diploma or GED required. A bachelor’s degree or associates degree in human services or a related field (pursing degree is acceptable). Relevant experience may compensate for education. Monitors MUST be 20 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license. Ability to work effectively and non-defensively with a variety of personalities. As well as being aware of and sensitive to the diversity of clients, co- workers, and other persons in the performance of the job duties.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Training or experience working with domestic violence cases and child protection cases (not required but preferred). Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Equipment & Applications: Microsoft Word and Email

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Work is performed in a variety of settings, indoor and outdoor and employee will be required to lift children. Will be sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. 

Benefits at FCC:

• Paid time off through accrued vacation time – plus an additional floating holiday! 
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule. 
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!

Salary : $11 - $17