Assistant Family-Teacher/Youth Mentor

Boys Town•Tallahassee, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Family Teacher, you’ll provide direct care to at-risk children in a supportive, family-style home. You’ll teach life skills, model positive behavior, and support each child’s moral, educational, and emotional development. Join our team and become a life-changing influence in a child’s journey toward a brighter future. Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become an Assistant Family Teacher in Tallahassee! 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 Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging 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.

Requirements

Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Passion for working with youth; flexible and team-oriented
Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

Responsibilities

Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth
Teaching life and social skills using the Boys Town model
Supporting academic and spiritual development
Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
Participating in fun and educational activities with youth
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Tuition Assistance for career growth
Employee Assistance Program – confidential support
Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
tuition reimbursement
parenting resources from our experts
professional development opportunities within the organization