Residential Youth Worker

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Youth Worker or our program calls this job an Assistant Family Teacher will be working in Omaha, NE!Starting Pay: $20.00/hourHiring Bonus: $1,500 *Subject to change at anytime. Must apply on or before July 1st, 2026.Full-Time Shift: Typical hours 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM, including two weekends and two overnight stays per month.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.Benefits You’ll Enjoy:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysTuition Assistance for career growthEmployee Assistance Program – confidential supportCompany-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityWhat You’ll Be Doing:Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youthTeaching life and social skills using the Boys Town modelSupporting academic and spiritual developmentEnsuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environmentParticipating in fun and educational activities with youthOther 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.Who We’re Looking For:Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with good driving recordPassion for working with youth; flexible and team-orientedPhysical ability to actively engage with children in a dynamic environmentDemonstrate 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 youthAble to perform household tasks and respond to physical/emotional needsComfortable handling behavioral challenges and safety protocolsCare 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Father-Flanagan