Family Teachers in Nebraska

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* Location:

Boys Town, Nebraska
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* Schedule:

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* ** Full Time. Live in, 24 x 7 position
**** Hiring Bonus $10,000
**** 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 401K 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## ## ##
** 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 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
** Provides safe and effective services
*** 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.## ##
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* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** 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.* ## Other Duties:
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.##

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** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** ## 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 employees, and youth or families. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures,…