Family Support and Visitation Specialist

Overview

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Family Support and Visitation Specialist engages in coaching, role modeling, and teaching nurturing parenting practices during family visitations. The Specialist provides face-to-face assistance, coaching, teaching, and role modeling in the family home and community settings to prepare the natural family for reunification.

Schedule:

Up to 40 hours per week, scheduled based on client needs. Work may occur on any day of the week and possible evenings. This is a hybrid work structure, with a mix of on-site field responsibilities and potential remote coordination. Travel locally based on client needs. Field work is determined by client needs and may occur any day of the week, including weekends and evenings.

Location:

Must be commutable distance to either:

• 1941 S 42
  
  Nd St, Suite 328, Omaha, NE (Primary Office)
• 230 East 22 Street, Suite 4, Fremont, NE 68025

• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Complete required trainings as assigned by supervisor
• Complete reporting requirements including documentation of each service provided, travel logs and monthly reports as requested by supervisor to ensure timely billing
• Maintain a caseload of clients as agreed upon with supervisor
• Provide written and/or oral communication with referral sources on a consistent basis
• Monitor caseload authorizations and coordinate with case manager for necessary updates
• Contact assigned client within 24 hours of supervisor assignment
• Schedule sessions to meet the needs of the family/client
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of service
• Supervise parental and sibling interactions
• Provide education and support to members and their families who are justice or court involved, helping navigate the health care system for physical and behavioral health services
• Participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings and reunification planning with justice facilities and provide information to assist with safe transitions of care
• Provide resources to families
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Paid Time Off accruing from the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be found at the benefits page

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, early childhood development or related field
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (including ability to work on multiple web browsers with dual monitors, and Microsoft Office)
• Ability to travel 75% of the time (60-70 miles one way) between Iowa and the Omaha or Fremont, Nebraska office locations
• Must have reliable transportation with a current and non-restricted valid state driver's license and state-required insurance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends up to 40 hours per week, based on client needs

• 6+ months of experience working with families involved in the justice or child welfare systems
• 6+ months of experience providing direct services in home or field-based environments
• 1+ years of experience in the Human Services field
• Experience in social services, child welfare or family support
• Knowledge of the needs of families involved in child welfare or juvenile justice systems

• Strong oral…