Description
Are you passionate about shaping the future of America’s youth? Boys Town is now hiring teams of Family Teachers in Omaha, Nebraska! We are seeking a team of two individuals to work together in this role. You will share your job as a Family Teacher. Together each of you will be part of a team that provide care and guidance to boys and girls in need.
Schedule: Live in, 24x7 position
Locations where we have Family Homes:
-Omaha, NE
-New Orleans, LA
-Tallahassee, FL
-Oviedo, FL
Benefits & Perks:
-Starting salary of $100,000 per couple varies on location site.
-Fully-paid living expenses, which include rent, utilities, and a monthly household budget
-Benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; a 401K retirement plan; paid vacation and sick leave
-Supporting youth with new traditions such as sport events, family dinner, graduation, volunteering in the community and visiting Lake Okoboji
-Opportunities to earn college credit while working
-Relocation assistance
-Company vehicle
Responsibilities:
-Live on-site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth through creating a safe and loving family-style living environment
-Provide emotional support utilizing praise, positive feedback, affection and empathy to build one’s self-confidence and respect
-Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach youth critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues and provide crisis intervention
-Plan, participate and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining
-Display and teach parenting, family and relationship skills to youth, legal guardians and caretakers to create family engagement
-Maintain contact with both internal and external consumers agencies to obtain or provide information regarding youth’s behaviors, strategies and progress
-Prepare written records for household budgeting, tracking youth progress, reporting incidents/behaviors and document youth medical needs and appointments
-Teach and role model Boys Town values and ethical behaviors, as well as support and encourage participation in regular religious activities
-Supervise the activities of assigned Assistant Family-Teacher to aid in their development and success
-Manage the daily operating schedule of the home; assist with youth transportation needs, and overall household upkeep
-Provides safe and effective services
-Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
-Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
-Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
-Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
-Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Be at least 21 years of age or older
-High School diploma or equivalent is required, some college credit is preferred
-Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to pass MVR Check
-Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, which includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays
-Ability to pass a thorough background check and reference verification procedure in order to determine one’s fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth
-Ability to attend a 2-week paid training in Omaha, Nebraska
-Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
-Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
