Part-Time Safe Place Monitor

Underground Railroad Inc. is currently seeking one Part-Time Safeplace Monitor

General Responsibilities

• Monitor supervised parenting time sessions and exchanges
• Facilitate intake and orientation for adults/children.
• Provide individual processing sessions with children
• Provide service data to coordinator as requested for billing and reporting purposes.
• Answer program/office telephone; return client/system person calls and schedule client intake/orientation and visit/exchanges sessions
• Maintain positive working relationships with judges, DHS, FOC, MPRI and other agencies within our community that will improve the services we provide to survivors.
• Recommend changes and additions to policies and procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the supervised visitation program.
• Maintain scheduling and communications with referrals sources and program participants.
• Prepare and maintain program data, client files and report
• Ability to work with people of various socio-economic, multi-cultural, multi-racial backgrounds and sexual orientations.
• Maintain confidential files and keep confidentiality of crime victims
• Cooperate with all other Underground Railroad Programs to achieve organizational goals.
• Attend monthly staff and program meetings as scheduled.
• Allow for flexibility in scheduling and job function
• Maintain respectful attitude toward program participants and co-workers.
• Must adhere to all safety and security policies, identify, and correct security breaches to assure a Safe Place for guests and co-workers.
• Assist Coordinator in administrative duties, program development and/or planning.
• Assist in training of and working with volunteers and interns and staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Professional Skills: Minimum of two years college in a Human Services curriculum and/or survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; previous domestic violence and child abuse work experience preferred
• Communication Skills: The ability to speak and write clearly using proper spelling and grammar.
• Can be empathetic and able to remain calm in a crisis. Understand and follow empowerment model.
• Has knowledge of and is interested in women’s issues; particularly the dynamics and laws pertaining to domestic violence victims, sexual assault and stalking
• Has knowledge of legal system and court monitoring procedures as related to domestic violence and sexual assault issues
• Computer Skills: Can utilize a personal computer and is familiar with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Business applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, capable of working well with staff, clients, court personnel and program staff.

Please send resume and cover letter with salary expectations to aqualls @undergroundrailroadinc.org. Only applicants following these instructions will be considered. Position will remain posted until filled.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Supervisor/Responsible To:SafePlace Coordinator

Hours:M-F, Flexible evening & weekend hours.

Classification of Position:Part-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human slavery are encouraged to apply for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person