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Supervised Visitation Specialist, Council Bluffs

Job Description

Transports youth and supervises visitation.

Flexible schedule - willing to work evenings and weekends.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Supervised Visitation Specialist, Council Bluffs

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.