Boys Town-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
New Orleans, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

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. This is a live-in, 24x7 position.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Valid marriage certificate required.
  • 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.
  • Opportunities to earn college credit while working.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Hiring Bonus: $10,000 per couple for Omaha, NE location.
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