Family Teachers

Boys Town • Tallahassee, FL

138d • $100,000

About The Position

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 provides care and guidance to boys and girls in need. This is a live-in, 24x7 position with locations in Omaha, NE, New Orleans, LA, Portsmouth, RI, Tallahassee, FL, and Oviedo, FL. A hiring bonus of $10,000 per couple is offered for the Omaha, NE location. The starting salary is $100,000 per couple, varying by location site, and includes fully-paid living expenses such as rent, utilities, and a monthly household budget.

Requirements

• 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, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check and reference verification procedure.
• Ability to attend a 2-week paid training in Omaha, Nebraska.
• Valid marriage certificate required.

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 consumer 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 documenting 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.
• Provide safe and effective services and adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

Benefits

• Fully-paid living expenses, including rent and utilities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities to earn college credit while working.
• Relocation assistance.
• Company vehicle.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees