Senior Assistant Family Teacher – (Omaha, Nebraska, United States)

Business: Boys Town

Job Summary : In a career as a Senior Assistant Family-Teacher, you play a big part in making a difference in changing a youth’s life.

Youth come to the Boys Town Family Home Program for a variety of reasons, such as: family or school issues, abuse, neglect, abandonment, or involvement in the juvenile justice system.

You come in by teaching them appropriate social, academic and independent living skills.

We strive to give Boys Town Kids the fulfilling lives they deserve.

The Senior Assistant Family-Teacher provides direct care for at-risk youth in a safe and caring family style living environment.

This position guides and teaches youth in multiple homes on appropriate skills and behaviors and provides youth with moral, spiritual and educational development needed for future success.

Schedule: Full time to include evening, weekend, and overnight hours.

Responsibilities :
Provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth in a safe and caring family-style living environment.

Provides for moral, spiritual, and educational development.

Provides and fosters a caring and safe environment.

Teach youth appropriate skills and behaviors using the Boys Town Model Plan and participate in individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining Work in conjunction with an assigned Family-Teaching Couple Provide youth with moral, spiritual and educational development needed for future success Use problem solving techniques to teach critical thinking and assist youth with behavioral problems Assist with youth transportation needs, household upkeep, and daily schedules Maintain and prepare written records for household budgeting, tracking youth progress, and reporting incidents or behaviors Manages budget.

Acts as a liaison for consumers, outside agencies, and internal personnel.

Provides administrative support for multiple homes.

Serve as a role model for ethical behavior and promote awareness and moral principles of the Mission, Vision, & Values of Boys Town.

Required Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Bachelors degree preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass