Summer Youth Supervisor

Company: Boys Town
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

As a Summer Youth Supervisor, you can impact a youths life in just a few short months. This means creating first-time experiences and touching the lives of over 300 kids whether it be through a culinary competition, outdoor recreation, learning the basics of how to fish, competing in obstacle courses, team building, career exploration or even giving back to their community through volunteer work. This job is a fantastic opportunity if you are interested in working with youth and can be considered an internship through several colleges. $1,000 Retention Bonus (payout in completion of full work assignment) Pay: $18.00 Hourly Schedule: Temporary Part Time position. Training dates: May 30th June 2nd of 2023. Summer Enrichment Program Dates: June 5th July 27th of 2023 with July 4th off. Working schedule is Monday Thursday; 8:30am - 4:00pm.Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and supervision of youth.
• Trains and supervises youth in a variety of activities, including work-related, recreational, and academic that develop life skills.
• Ensures youth safety by encouraging proper use of tools and appropriate peer relations; reports self-harm concerns.
• Assesses expectations of site and conducts appropriate training for youth.
• Evaluates and reports youth progress; meets and communicates with appropriate personnel regarding youth progress.
• Attends training to improve knowledge and implement the Youth Care Program.
• Performs activities as assigned in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission.
• Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission.
• Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior.
• Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance. Supports other members of the management team and their work.
• 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.
  • Ability to quickly make decisions in sensitive and sometimes critical areas and to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
  • Knowledge of Boys Town Model. Ability to successfully lead youth in the completion of tasks and redirect inappropriate youth behaviors. Required Qualifications:
    • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
    • Must be at least 21 years of age.
    • Previous experiences, preferable with youth care.
    • Based on contract and work assignment, candidate's age may be reviewed, as necessary, to meet contract requirements.Physical Requirements:
      • Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.
      • Must have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility (including standing and walking continuously for extended periods of time) to monitor youth, assist and perform daily household chores, complete work assignments, and participate in activities with youth. 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 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. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, 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-.

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