Family Visitation Specialist
About The Position
The Family Visitation Specialist transports youth to and from family visits and supervises visits to support children’s safety and well-being. The role includes guiding parents toward constructive engagement, redirecting interactions when needed, documenting visits, and reporting behaviors or safety concerns. The specialist builds trust with families to support positive outcomes and serves as a role model reflecting Boys Town’s mission and values. Travel and transportation are significant parts of the position. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor settings, in varied home environments that may have substandard living conditions or domestic pets, and in all seasons and weather conditions. The employee must be able to monitor youth and handle stressful situations without compromising their own well-being or that of youth, families, or coworkers. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor to meet organizational needs.
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.
- Ability to provide personal transportation for job-related travel; mileage is reimbursed.
- 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 entering varied home environments and managing challenging behaviors.
- Sufficient agility, endurance, vision, hearing, speech, and mobility to perform job duties and monitor youth, including during stressful situations.
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 carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect Boys Town’s mission and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor to meet organizational needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, with free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match up to 6%.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential services for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Reduced- or no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and enrolled dependents.
- Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
- No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
- Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
