Monitor Qualifications & Requirements 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

• 21 years of age;

• Able to satisfy personal, child protective service, and criminal background checks that include national, state and local criminal information, a National Sex Offender Registry check; a Social Security number verification, as appropriate and permissible by law;

• Able to act as an independent observer; and

• Able to maintain confidentiality.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of the youth during family visits. 

• Make a written record of each visitation. 

• Identify when there are concerns and follow protocol in response to it.

• Follow program safety procedures.

• Adhere to confidentiality policy and mandatory reporting requirements.

• Be a part of a team: attend meetings and participate in ongoing training.

 

TRAINING: 

 

Family Visitation Monitors are trained in parenting models, de-escalation, and confidentiality. Additionally, they are provided at least 6 hours of in-service training per year.