Group Home Youth Mentor

boystown; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match up to 6%

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Boys Town in Tallahassee seeks an Assistant Family Teacher to provide care and behavioral support for youth, guiding life and social skills within the Boys Town approach. This full-time role requires a 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shift, with rotating weekends and occasional overnight stay; day-time team meetings may be required.

The position emphasizes a safe, nurturing home environment, collaboration with staff, and mission-driven service.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• CPR certification and nationally recognized personal restraint model to be obtained during pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth.
• Teach life and social skills using the Boys Town model.
• Support academic and spiritual development.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
• Participate in fun and educational activities with youth.

Skills

Youth care

Teamwork

Driver's license

CPR training

Passion for youth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become anAssistant Family Teacher in Tallahassee!

Starting Pay: $19-20.00/hour
Full-Time
Shifts: typical hours 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, with rotating weekends, one weekend will include an overnight stay from Friday at 2:00 p.m. through Sunday at 10:00 p.m. Must also be available for occasional day-time team meetings.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance for career growth
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth
• Teaching life and social skills using the Boys Town model
• Supporting academic and spiritual development
• Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
• Participating in fun and educational activities with youth

Who We’re Looking For:

• Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Passion for working with youth; flexible and team-oriented
• Demonstrate 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 youth
• Able to perform household tasks and respond to physical/emotional needs
• Comfortable handling behavioral challenges and safety protocols

• 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:

• 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 our 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.

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.