FAMILY INTERACTION SUPERVISION (SUPERVISED VISITS)

• Choose cases that match your schedule
• Visits are consistent from week to week
• Time commitments vary and can range from 30 minutes to multiple hours

• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record
• Current vehicle insurance
• Background check
• Reliable and work independently
• Willing to interact with diverse populations

• Supervise interactions between parents and children
• Take notes and send to social worker
• Complete mileage and monthly time logs
• Provide transportation as needed

Family Interaction Supervisor Position Description(PDF, 507KB)

Volunteers and workers often transport the children and/or parents to and from the visit. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate. You are not required to provide transportation.

The driver’s insurance is primary and the volunteer must carry the minimum auto liability coverage. The county’s insurance is secondary. Insurance coverage is also available to RSVP volunteers. Please refer to the handbook for more details.

The coordinator must receive a monthly mileage log and monthly time log by the seventh of the next month. You will need to take notes during the visit and send a copy to the coordinator and social worker. You will be provided with what information the worker is looking for in the report.

Yes - there is a training that addresses documentation, guidelines and expectations of visits, and safety. The volunteer will also shadow a worker during a visit. The number of shadowing opportunities is determined by the volunteer and worker. This sures the volunteer is comfortable completing visits independently. 

We look to find a case that matches your availability. Once the case is assigned, the schedule is consistent. You can choose how frequently you want to supervise – once a week or more often. Most cases are weekly and some may have additional days during the week. During the school year, many visits need to be scheduled after 3:30.