Nanny for custodial visits??

[Anonymous]

There is an add on sittercity in my area.

This is what it says

Looking for a punctual and responsible babysitter to accompany 9 month old during his custodial time with his father (me). This boy is an adorable, sweet, intelligent and healthy child and has spent more than 100 wonderful and comfortable hours with me. However, at this point his visits must be accompanied by a third party due to a legal stipulation that has to do with the fact that I just moved to be with my son and this is a transition period. The babysitting time should be very low impact as I will be there too but punctuality is a must. The visits will be 3 days a week. Salary TBD based on experience but likely $30+/hr. Ideal candidate will have background check.

Should I apply or run for the hills? I have never heard of this type of thing before.
I already have a great PT job but I am looking for weekend work so I am thinking of applying for the weekend days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is an add on sittercity in my area.

This is what it says

Looking for a punctual and responsible babysitter to accompany 9 month old during his custodial time with his father (me). This boy is an adorable, sweet, intelligent and healthy child and has spent more than 100 wonderful and comfortable hours with me. However, at this point his visits must be accompanied by a third party due to a legal stipulation that has to do with the fact that I just moved to be with my son and this is a transition period. The babysitting time should be very low impact as I will be there too but punctuality is a must. The visits will be 3 days a week. Salary TBD based on experience but likely $30+/hr. Ideal candidate will have background check.

Should I apply or run for the hills? I have never heard of this type of thing before.
I already have a great PT job but I am looking for weekend work so I am thinking of applying for the weekend days.

I would seek some clarity on this line.

I don't see why a move would automatically require a third party after already one hundred hours.

Something doesn't seem right here.

Plus, the pay seems too good to be true considering you will simply be doing basically nothing but observing.

I wouldn't contact this person and just keep looking.

[Anonymous]

I'd be very careful. Court mandated supervised visitation is serious. It is possible it is primarily the result of an extremely nasty divorce situation, but it's also possible it's the result of alleged abuse or incompetence.

Also, I find it extremely bizarre that legally stipulated supervision would not be happening w/ court approved personnel. Usually there are people who are trained to supervise visitation (it can be volunteer but they're still trained). The parent whose visitation requires supervision does not get to choose the supervisor.

The whole thing seems off to me and I would be extremely wary. If you aren't in desperate need I would just not pursue it at all.

[Anonymous]

Definitely do not apply. Something about this sounds wrong.

[Anonymous]

I had a friend with this situation - he had to bring a friend along to all his visitations with his children. He was free to choose who the companion was - not a court ordered person, but the mother had to meet the person. I wouldn't automatically rule the job out based on this.

[Anonymous]

I would ask to talk to the mom and do some digging on dad about criminal history. It may be nothing and mom is very controlling and looking for excuses for dad to stay out of baby's life (i.e. child breastfeeding, separation anxiety, etc) and dad is trying to establish his rights and be a good parent or he could be a complete nut job.

[Anonymous]

If it is a nasty divorce situation, you may be asked to testify at some point in the future if needed. Or at least report to the court or whoever is overseeing this arrangement for the father.