Supervised Visitation Specialist 

According to Nebraska Health and Human Services (NHHS), candidates must have a minimum of two years of college credit in social work or a related field, or have two years of related human service experience.Must be available to work work three weeknights and six hours on the weekend.  In addition, the candidate must complete Visinet, Inc. Foundation and Program Specific Training.

• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to provide case updates, address changes and turn in completed documentation/file received reports.  
• Attend team meetings regarding clientele only when requested by case manager and approved by Visinet, Inc. supervisor.  
• Attend court hearings when subpoenaed.
• Attend twelve (12) ongoing education/in-service hours per year or one (1) per month if employment begins beyond the start of the calendar year.  
• Responsible for checking mailbox weekly.
• Provide detailed documentation according to instructions provided in the training and respective of the service (Family Support, Visitation, etc.) being offered to the client/family.  
• Complete all documentation within forty-eight (48) hours of conducting the visit/session.  
• Complete time sheets, provider reporting forms and progress reports for each case and turn in on the respective billing days as indicated in the Employee Manual.  
• Complete pertinent incident reports and provide to the State Supervisor or State Services Coordinator within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. 
• Record mileage during visitation transports in the appropriate format and on the correct document.
• Contact all parties within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving a new referral.
• Collaborate with clients and foster parents in coordinating a consistent weekly visitation schedule between child(ren) and family member(s) identified on referral.
• Transport children (only) identified on a respective referral from their placement(s) to the visit/session location.
• Assist the client/family in obtaining the goals identified by the referral source and illustrated on the case plans (referrals).  
• Remain within the guidelines of the referral at all times, as well as, within the required authorization period and number of hours allocated to the client/family.  
• Implement and utilize resources during all sessions (family support only) which relate to the identified goals on the client/family case plan.  
• Maintain a strengths-based approach while working with client(s) and families to assist in the retention of dignity and the development of positive intrinsic qualities.  
• Adhere to the emergency protocol (found in the Employee Manual) in the event that a client or individual associated with the client discloses abuse/neglect information.  
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with client(s) and families, as well as, with all team members involved on a particular case.  
• Adhere to the strict confidentiality policies indicated in the Employee Manual, as well as, all of the other policies and procedures.  
• Maintain weekly contact with case managers/referral sources (leave a message on their voice mail if s/he is unavailable).   
• Return pages in a timely manner (within twelve (12) hours for a regular page and within one (1) hour of a 911 page) from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday-Friday and during regular availability on the weekends.   
• Contact your supervisor (during weekdays) or the on-call supervisor (on weekends) in the event of a crisis regarding a client or individual associated with the client (regardless of the outcome a supervisor is required to be notified).    
• Comply with instructions in a timely manner.
• Willingness to accept additional duties and take on new cases when asked.
• Be available to conduct visits/sessions at least three (3) weekday evenings and six (6) hours on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
• Responds positively to constructive criticism.
• Professional attitude and attire in the office.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle and auto insurance at all times while employed with Visinet, Inc.
• Support and promote other programs within Visinet, Inc. as necessary for clientele served.  
• Complete 12 hours of Mandt training
• Complete CPR training or recertification for CPR training.
• Other duties (not limited to the above) as determined by Visinet, Inc. Administration.
  

The pay rate for this position is $10.00/hour. The benefits for this position are outlined in the Employee Manual.