What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live In- Residential Educational professional position at Father Flanagan's Boys' Home?
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Maintains an environment wherein residents feel safe and secure.
Serves as a communication link between and among participants, the Supervisor of Successful Living Housing, and the Director of Successful futures
Advises participants on Housing Handbook rules, safety procedures, security precautions, and community adjustment.
Provides emotional support, prompting, and encouragement to participants.
Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean-up and submitting repair requests.
Provides on-site supervision and monitoring of Housing facilities.
Offers personal and professional guidance to participants.
Leads by example in terms of character, integrity, and level of maturity.
Checks in with participants regularly to ensure that things are going well and address any concerns they may have.
Reviews logs for safety (cameras, overnight logs/checks, safety checks).
Implements and maintains the Successful Living Housing Program with the goal of providing education, resources and supports to Hill Top residents.
Develops and implements individualized service plans and conducts Focus meetings with each participant .
Provides on-site support and coaching (Focus Meetings).
Submits reports, surveys and evaluations.
Implements the Applied Life Skills Curriculum.
Supports the application and selection process for housing.
Plans and Collaborates prosocial activities (i.e., celebrations, holidays, honoring birthdays, holding traditions, etc.).
Implements the intake process for Housing participants.
Coordinates with consumers including employers, agencies, and mentors.
Provides transportation as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Must have the ability and desire to work and live with youth.
Must have the willingness to work flexible hours in order to assist residents as needed.
Proven record of sound judgment and ability to work with individuals in a mature and responsible manner.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychological, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the youth being serviced in his/her assigned service area.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
Exhibits strong organizational skills.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field required. In lieu of a degree, equivalent and related work experience may be considered (e.g. 4 years of experience with the Boys Town model).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families is required.
21 years of age or older required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Must pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check. Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws.
Available to provide crisis response 24/7 and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
CPR/ First Aid certification required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in Boys Town Model is preferred.
Diversity 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 inclusion 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 1-877-639-6003.
