Family Visitation Specialist

Boys Town

. Safely transport youth to and from family visits .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCherokee • Iowa • United StatesJunior💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely transport youth and families while ensuring positive interactions and engagement. Capable of managing challenging behaviors and adapting to varied home environments while maintaining a focus on safety and trust-building.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Youth Care ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseAbility to Lift 50 lbsFlexible Work HoursSafe Driving Skills

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Hard Skills

Youth CareDocumenting VisitsBehavior ReportingTransportationManaging Challenging Behaviors

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingConstructive EngagementRedirection

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesFamily VisitsSafety ConcernsHome EnvironmentsAuto Insurance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely transport youth to and from family visits
Supervise visits to ensure safe, appropriate interactions
Guide parents with constructive engagement and redirection
Document visits and report behaviors or safety concerns
Build trust with families to support positive outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Serve as a role model reflecting the values and principles of the Boys Town mission
Visit homes with varied or substandard living conditions and domestic pets
Transport youth and families in all seasons and weather conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ year of experience in youth care or human services
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Registration check
Ability to drive for extended periods and work flexible hours including evenings/weekends
Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of the job
Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws
Ability to lift children or car seats up to 50 lbs
Must be able to safely transport youth in all weather conditions
Comfortable entering varied home environments and managing challenging behaviors
Sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility to monitor youth
Able to perform job requirements in stressful physical, mental, and emotional situations
Must be a safe driver and transport youth and families in all seasons and weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance – Support for continuing your education
Employee Assistance Program – Free confidential services for you and your family
Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Mileage reimbursed for required travel
Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits
Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs
No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider
Tuition reimbursement
Parenting resources from experts
Professional development opportunities within the organization