Residential Youth Specialist

boystown; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is seeking a Residential Youth Specialist to provide direct care to at‑risk youth in a family‑style home. You will teach life skills, model positive behavior, and support each child’s academic, spiritual, and emotional development in a safe, structured environment.

You will engage in activities with youth, uphold Boys Town values, and participate in pre‑service training including CPR and personal restraint education.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Physical ability to actively engage with children in a dynamic environment.
• CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Youth care

Team player

CPR training

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Residential Youth Specialist in Omaha,NE!

Starting Pay: $20.00/hour

Hiring Bonus: $1,500 (Subject to change at anytime)

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 a Residential Youth Specialist or it is technically 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 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
• 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.

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
• Physical ability to actively engage with children in a dynamic environment
• 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

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 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.