FEATURED JOB OPENING: Family Teaching Couples - Various Locations

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
Portsmouth, RI
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.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and youth or families. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth. Specific requirements include, but are not limited to: the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease. Examples of required activities include, but are not limited to: moving furniture, climbing stairs, cooking, playing games, maintaining the exterior grounds including mowing and shoveling; as well as the ability to safely transport youth regardless of weather or time of day/night. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.