What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate (Supervised Visitation Monitor) position at JSSA?
Company Description JSSA is a long-standing health and social wellness agency serving the National Capital Region, providing compassionate support to individuals and families during vulnerable moments. The organization focuses on mental health care, disability employment services, aging-in-place support for older adults, and hospice care that emphasizes dignity and comfort. With over 130 years of experience, JSSA continually adapts to meet evolving community needs and ensure essential care is available. The agency is committed to making high-quality services accessible to everyone, fostering an environment of warmth, acceptance, and respect.
Role Description
(Domestic Violence Advocate) Bilingual Child Custody and Visitation Monitor
General Summary:
JSSA has an immediate opening for a 32 hours per week, Visitation Observer to monitor and facilitate both supervised visits and custody exchanges between parent and child at the Safe Passage Center (SPC), with the goal of maintaining a safe and neutral setting for all parties. The SPC is a safe place where families with histories of high conflict and/or domestic violence can engage in visitation between children and their visiting parents in a monitored setting or can participate in monitored exchanges of children for weekend visits with their non-custodial parents.
Candidates must 21 years of age or older
Qualified Candidates will possess the following:
- High School Diploma Required. Prefer AA or BA degree in human services, social work, psychology or education field and one-year experience working with families or children in a social service setting or classroom, preferably with at risk families or those impacted by domestic violence.
- Experience and/or training in child development, education, psychology, human services, social work preferred.
- Must have excellent oral and writing skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English required
Starting pay $24/hour
Please send resume to spc@jssa.org. Please apply via the JSSA website at https://www.jssa.org.