Youth Care Worker - Evening Shift

boystown; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Long-Term Discount

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is hiring a Youth Care Worker for full-time 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm). Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with a $2,500 signing bonus. Shifts include rotating holidays and weekends.

You will teach life skills, supervise youth, support academics, transport to appointments, and assist with intake and planning. Requirements: high school diploma, 21+, valid driver's license with good record, CPR and personal restraint training during pre-service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• CPR certification and personal restraint training required (training provided during pre-service).

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and monitor youth behavior.
• Create a safe and positive living environment.
• Support youth academic success and personal development.
• Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities.
• Assist with intake and departure documentation.
• Observe and participate in mediation and planning conferences with youth and families.

Skills

CPR certification

Personal restraint training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Youth Care Worker in Omaha, NE!

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour for 2nd shift.

Hiring Bonus: $2,500 (Subject to change at any time. Must apply before October 1, 2026.)

Full-Time Shifts: 2nd shift (Evenings is 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm). Including rotating holidays and weekends

Join us and help youth build brighter futures by teaching vital life skills and creating a safe, supportive environment. Every day you work is a step toward changing a child’s future!

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match - Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays - Start building time off immediately
• Tuition Assistance - Advance your career with educational support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free confidential support for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability - Company-paid coverage for peace of mind

Who We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching skills and monitoring youth behavior
• Creating a safe and positive living environment
• Supporting youth academic success and personal development
• Transporting youth to appointments, school, and activities
• Assists with intake and departure documentation
• Observes and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families.
• 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.
• Physically and emotionally able to manage stressful situations
• Work indoors with some outdoor activities and occasional interruptions

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.