Youth Transport & Visitation Specialist
As a Youth Transport & Visitation Specialist, you'll ensure the safety and well-being of children during transport and family visits, serving as trusted support that helps children reconnect safely with loved ones.
Pay & Schedule
- Starting pay: $17.00–$20.00 per hour
- Full-time position
- Shifts include evenings and weekends
- Hiring bonus: $2,500
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition assistance for continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program — free confidential services for you and your family
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Reduced or no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location (for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits)
- Pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs
- No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider
- Parenting resources from Boys Town experts and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ year of experience in youth care or human services
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record; must pass a Motor Vehicle Registration check
- Ability to drive for extended periods and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to meet travel requirements
- Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or state and local laws
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- 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 agility and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations — physically, mentally, and emotionally) without compromising health and well-being
- Sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and move to monitor youth
- Duties performed in both indoor and outdoor settings; exposure to outside weather conditions
- May be required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets
- Travel/transportation is a significant responsibility; must be a safe driver in all seasons and weather conditions
About Boys Town
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, the organization has grown from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. The addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 expanded services into health care and research, offering even more career opportunities for those looking to make a real difference. Employees are the #1 supporters of Boys Town's mission, and the organization cultivates a culture of belonging that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences — believing that differences enable better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job; it is a way of life.