Family Teachers

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
• Tallahassee, FL
• Oviedo, FL

Hiring Bonus: $10,000 per couple for Omaha, NE location

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 401(K) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…