Nebraska Teaching Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

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 - Have a Hiring Bonus of $10,000 per couple for NE location. *Subject to change at anytime.
Tallahassee, FL
Oviedo, FL

• Starting salary of $100,000 per couple varies on location site.

• Fully-paid livingexpenses, 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

• 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.

• Be at least 21 years of age or older

• Preferred college credit is preferred

• 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.

• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

• Some college credit is preferred

• 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.

• 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.