Youth Care Worker

Teaches skills and monitors youth behavior in accordance with an individualized service plan.

Work Schedule: Full Time. First Shift is 6:30am-2:30pm. This position would require working rotating holidays and weekends.

Pay: $17.00 Hourly

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

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.

Assists in the supervision and training of youth

Assesses and monitors youth skills and progress to determine skill development needs and priorities.

Uses the Boys Town Model to teach and monitor behaviors and skills in accordance with individualized service plans.

Monitors activities and maintains a safe living and learning environment for youth.

Monitors, supports, and encourages academic performance and educational success.

Models appropriate relationships with youth and staff.

Attends consultation meetings, staff meetings, and shift transition meetings.

Assists in processing documents for youth intake and departure, updates files, and assists in the preparation of youth summaries and reports.

Observes and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families.

Attends to youth medical and physical conditions as needed.

Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth to and from school, appointments, and outings.

Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.

Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 21 years of age required.

Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations – physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Must have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility to monitor youth, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth. 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 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.

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 swooped.co.