Child and Family Visitation Specialist
About The Position
The Child and Family Visitation Specialist transports youth to and from family visits and supervises visits to support children's safety and well-being. The specialist encourages constructive parent engagement, redirects interactions when appropriate, documents visits, and reports behaviors or safety concerns while building trust with families to support positive outcomes. The role involves significant travel, work in indoor and outdoor settings, and visits to homes that may have substandard living conditions or domestic pets. The employee must safely transport youth in all seasons and weather conditions and serve as a role model consistent with Boys Town's mission and values. Full-time hours include evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in youth care or human services.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Registration check.
- Ability to drive for extended periods and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Must provide own transportation to meet job travel requirements; mileage is reimbursed.
- Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or state and local laws.
- Ability to lift children or car seats weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely transport youth in all weather conditions.
- Comfort with entering varied home environments and managing challenging behaviors.
- Sufficient agility and endurance to perform job requirements, including stressful situations, without compromising personal or others' health and well-being.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, speech, and mobility to monitor youth.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport youth to and from family visits.
- Supervise visits to ensure safe and appropriate interactions.
- Guide parents in constructive engagement and redirect interactions when needed.
- Document visits and report behaviors or safety concerns.
- Build trust with families to support positive outcomes.
- Serve as a role model by reflecting the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor to meet the organization's needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6%.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential services for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
- Reduced- or no-cost visits for services by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
- Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
- Parenting resources and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
