Foster Care Visitation Monitor (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Koinonia Family Services in the Tustin, CA area is seeking a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor. The role involves supervising visits, transporting children, and coordinating with social workers to support youth and families.

Hours range 10–15 per week with potential to grow, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good references and ability to pass a criminal record background check.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Good driving record and reliable personal vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

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 progress of visits and any concerns or changes.
• Perform a variety of office-based administrative duties in between visits.
• Provide additional in-home behavioral support to youth and families in Koinonia's intensive services foster care (ISFC) program.

Skills

Dependable and reliable

Good driving record

Excellent interpersonal skills

Criminal background check

Experience with children and families

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Category: Foster/Adoption

Requisition Number: FOSTE001881

• Part-Time

Locations

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Tustin District Office
Tustin, CA 92780, USA

Description

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 Tustin office as a part-time Foster Care Visitation Monitor.

Opportunity Highlights:

• A job with a purpose–help children and families find hope and healing
• Compensation: $18.00 per hour
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and participation in our 401k plan
• Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven.

This is a part-time position starting at approximately 10–15 hours per week, with the potential to increase up to 25 hours per week over time. Hours are scheduled as needed, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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
• 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
• A vehicle that safely accommodates a child car seat.

Join Our Team:

At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families.

Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and respect and feel supported by their teams and supervisors. As a trauma-informed organization, we emphasize collaboration, professional support, and a person-centered approach to care. If you are looking for meaningful work with a team that cares deeply about each other and the youth and families we serve, we invite you to join us in bringing hope and healing to children, youth and families.

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Foster Care Visitation Monitors are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitate the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.

Experience

Preferred

Novice

Experience

Preferred

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

Preferred

Job Description

Employee Agreement

TB Clearance

Employment Application

Driving Record Consent

Diploma

CA Driver License Class C

Auto Insurance

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