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How much do supervised visitation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for supervised visitation in California is $17.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.18 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is supervised visitation?

Supervised visitation refers to court-ordered visits between a non-custodial parent and their child that take place in the presence of a neutral third-party observer. This arrangement is often used when there are concerns about the child's safety or the parent's behavior. The supervisor's job is to ensure that visits are safe and appropriate, and to document interactions if necessary. Supervised visitation helps maintain a parent-child relationship while prioritizing the child's well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supervised visitation monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Supervised Visitation Monitor, you need a solid understanding of child welfare, family law procedures, and confidentiality requirements, often supported by relevant training or certification. Familiarity with case management systems, incident reporting tools, and basic documentation software is typically required. Strong observation skills, impartiality, and effective communication are essential soft skills for building trust and managing potentially sensitive interactions. These skills are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of children, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating positive family interactions in a controlled environment.

What are the main challenges faced by supervised visitation monitors, and how can they effectively manage them?

Supervised visitation monitors often encounter emotionally charged situations, as they work with families undergoing separation, custody disputes, or child welfare cases. A key challenge is maintaining neutrality and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants during visits. Effective monitors manage these challenges by adhering strictly to protocols, communicating clearly with both parents and children, and documenting all interactions thoroughly. Ongoing training in conflict resolution and trauma-informed care also helps them provide a supportive, structured environment.

What is the difference between Supervised Visitation vs Child Advocate?

AspectSupervised VisitationChild Advocate
CredentialsBackground checks, training in child safetyBackground checks, training in child rights and welfare
Work EnvironmentVisitation centers, family courts, private homesCourts, community organizations, schools
Employer & IndustryFamily courts, child visitation agenciesLegal, social services, child advocacy organizations
Primary RoleSupervise and facilitate safe visitations between children and parentsAdvocate for children's rights, provide support and representation

While both roles involve working with children and families, Supervised Visitation focuses on overseeing visitations to ensure safety, whereas Child Advocates work to protect and promote children's rights and welfare through legal and social support.

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Infographic showing various Supervised Visitation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,365 per year, or $18 per hour.

Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a skilled Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator to join our Family Court Services team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical and mediation expertise in a setting where your work can have a meaningful and lasting impact on children and families.

About the Role

As a Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator, you will work with parents navigating child custody and visitation disputes, helping them explore solutions that support the best interests of their children.

You will conduct confidential mediation, assess complex family dynamics, facilitate productive discussions between parties, and work toward mutually acceptable parenting plans. When an agreement cannot be reached, you will evaluate the information presented and prepare a professional written recommendation for the Court.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct confidential mediation involving child custody and visitation matters.
  • Interview parents and review court case information to identify issues and explore opportunities for resolution.
  • Facilitate negotiations and help parties develop child custody and visitation agreements.
  • Prepare clear, objective, and well-supported written recommendations for the Court when parties are unable to reach an agreement.
  • Assess risk factors that may affect the safety and well-being of children, including domestic violence, substance abuse, and child abuse concerns.
  • Collaborate with professionals and agencies such as Child Protective Services, therapists, minors' counsel, school personnel, supervised visitation monitors, and law enforcement.
  • Provide professional guidance and information to the Court, parties, attorneys, community agencies, and members of the public.
  • Stay current on developments in family law, child development, mental health, family dynamics, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
  • Provide testimony when ordered by the Court or subpoenaed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced counseling professional who is comfortable navigating high-conflict and emotionally sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism, neutrality, and discretion.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong skills in:

  • Mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Counseling and interviewing
  • Assessing complex and conflicting information
  • Family dynamics and child development
  • Identifying concerns involving domestic violence, abuse, and substance abuse
  • Written analysis and professional report writing
  • Managing a demanding caseload and competing priorities
  • Communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Exercising independent judgment in sensitive situations

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or another behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.

Experience:
At least two years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, preferably in a setting related to the responsibilities of a family conciliation court and serving diverse populations.

Candidates must also meet the applicable requirements of California Family Code Sections 1815 and 1816 for Family Law conciliation assignments.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current vacancy in Riverside, CA, and will also establish a countywide eligibility list for future vacancies.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riversides 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!


We offer:


  • Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance

  • A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

  • A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status

  • Optional deferred compensation programs

  • Generous leave accruals

  • Fourteen (14) paid holidays

  • Bereavement leave

  • Tuition discounts

  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification  


All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. 

Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time.  However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Thursday, September 03, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable.
Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

Compensation details: 44.24-57.66 Hourly Wage


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