Family Teachers in Nebraska

Benefits & Perks:

• Starting salary of $100000 per couple varies on location site.
• Fullypaid livingexpenses 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 onsite in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 68 atrisk youth through creating a safe and loving familystyle living environment
• Provide emotional support utilizing praise positive feedback affection and empathy to build ones selfconfidence and respect
• Use rational problemsolving 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 youths 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 FamilyTeacher 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 highrisk 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 drivers 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 ones fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth
• Ability to attend a 2week 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 wellbeing 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.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zerodollar copays on certain maintenance . Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an innetwork provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the EVerify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disabilityrelated accommodation in the application process contact us at.