Youth Counselor: Family Home Program

Business: Boys Town

***$1,500 Hiring Bonus***

Job Summary : In a career as an Assistant Family-Teacher, you play a big part in making a difference in changing a youth's life. Youth come to the Boys Town Family Home Program for a variety of reasons, such as: family or school issues, abuse, neglect, abandonment, or involvement in the juvenile justice system. You come in by teaching them appropriate social, academic and independent living skills. We strive to give Boys Town Kids the fulfilling lives they deserve.

Schedule: Must be flexible! Work 40-45 hours per week. Typical evening hours 3pm-11pm. Requires staying/sleeping overnights in the home one weekend per month (Friday 2pm through Sunday 10pm).

Responsibilities :

• Provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth in a safe and caring family-style living environment
• Teach youth appropriate skills and behaviors using the Boys Town Model
• Plan and participate in individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining
• Work in conjunction with an assigned Family-Teaching Couple
• Provide youth with moral, spiritual and educational development needed for future success
• Use problem solving techniques to teach critical thinking and assist youth with behavioral problems
• Assist with youth transportation needs, household upkeep, and daily schedules
• Maintain and prepare written records for household budgeting, tracking youth progress, and reporting incidents or behaviors
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior and promote awareness and moral principles of the Mission, Vision, & Values of Boys Town.

Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.
• Must have the ability and desire to work and live with youth.
• Must have the willingness to work as a flexible team and work varied hours in order to assist the Family Teaching Couple with youth and home activities.
• Proven record of sound judgment and ability to work with children 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.

About Boys Town North Florida:

Make a difference here at Boys Town North Florida, where our programs and services touch the lives of more than 5,000 people each year. Since our arms opened in 1983, we have been providing hope and healing as a good neighbor in the Tallahassee community by serving our children and families.

The opportunity to shape the future of America’s youth is only one of the many perks here in Tallahassee. The city has the wonderful weather Florida is famous for with the additional charm of a nice southern hospitality atmosphere, and there is nothing we believe in more than community. Boys Town North Florida has faith that our employees are our greatest asset, and we work to build a strong team culture at the site through team building activities such as quarterly potlucks, campus celebration, movie screenings and more. Outside of fostering relationships, our leadership initiative called “Next Gen” gives staff an opportunity to engage in training and development to prepare for their next career move within the organization.

Date Posted: August 18, 2021

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.