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Assistant Family-Teacher

Boys Town

#Nonprofit #Behavioral Health #Child Care #CPR Certification #Youth Development #Social Services #Boys Town Model #Personal Restraint Model #At-risk Youth

Quick overview

Provide direct care, guidance, and behavioral support to at-risk youth in a supportive, family-style home environment. Teach essential life and social skills while supporting the academic and emotional development of the children.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the capacity to handle behavioral challenges are required.

high schoolPatient CareCPRCrisis InterventionBehavioral SupportEmotional DevelopmentAcademic SupportHousehold ManagementLife Skills TeachingYouth MentorshipPersonal Restraint

Job description

Are you passionate about helping youth succeed?
As an Assistant Family Teacher, you’ll provide direct care to at-risk children in a supportive, family-style home.
You’ll teach life skills, model positive behavior, and support each child’s moral, educational, and emotional development.
Join our team and become a life-changing influence in a child’s journey toward a brighter future.
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become an Assistant Family Teacher in Tallahassee, FL!
Starting Pay: $20.50+/hour Full-Time Shifts: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, including two weekends and two overnight stays per month.
Must be available for occasional daytime meetings and trainings.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6% Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays Tuition Assistance for career growth Employee Assistance Program – confidential support Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability What You’ll Be Doing: Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth Teaching life and social skills using the Boys Town model Supporting academic and spiritual development Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment Participating in fun and educational activities with youth Who We’re Looking For: Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license with good driving record Passion for working with youth; flexible and team-oriented Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.
Physical & Safety Requirements: Must lift up to 50 lbs and safely transport youth Able to perform household tasks and respond to physical/emotional needs Comfortable handling behavioral challenges and safety protocols Join us and be a life-changing influence in a child’s future.
Apply today and start making a difference!
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.
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, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth.
Specific requirements include but are not limited to the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease.
Examples of required activities include, but are not limited to moving furniture, climbing stairs, cooking, playing games, maintaining the exterior grounds including mowing and shoveling; as well as the ability to safely transport youth regardless of weather or time of day/night.
Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently.
Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917.
With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.
With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.
A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.
Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917.
With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.
With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.
Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
If you don't see an opportunity that fits your experience, please apply here for general consideration.
Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

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