Supervised Visitation Specialist, Council Bluffs

Transports youth and supervises visitation.

Flexible schedule - willing to work evenings and weekends.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Ensures the safety of the youth during transportation and during visitation with biological family.

• Transports youth in and around service area from a designated location to the place of the visit and back again.

• Supervises the youth and their family members during scheduled visit times to ensure the safety of the children involved and that conversations are positive and appropriate.

• Observes and assesses behaviors of all parties and guides or redirects as needed.

• Maintains and organizes documentation of each supervised visit.

• Develops a working relationship with the youth and family members to build trust.

• Discerns the proper time to step in and intervene when redirection is required as a result of any violations of behavior.

• Responds on short notice situations occasionally to substitute for a supervised visit, to fulfill urgent requests for new visits, or to transport children from one place to the other.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to drive frequently and for extended periods of time using own vehicle.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

• Ability to quickly make decisions in sensitive and sometimes critical areas and to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in youth care or human services required.

• Minimum 21 years of age

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.