Awake Overnight Staff

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

Job Description:

Monitors youth to provide a safe environment overnight. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Provides a safe environment through effective monitoring of the youth and the physical property during overnight hours.

• Works collaboratively with administration in coordinating, prioritizing, and completing duties and consistently adheres to the Youth Rights.
• Maintains a communications network and harmonious working relationship with program staff.
• Documents objective observations of overnight youth activity; records, updates and enters significant information and incidents in required format.
• Carries out assigned tasks, within the scope of training and abilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Notifies appropriate personnel immediately in the incident of a safety issue or a behavioral incident by one of the children in care.
• Monitors youth constantly by remaining awake and alert and circulating between various locations.
• Attends to youth medical and physical conditions through monitoring and notifying appropriate staff when necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions outside of scheduled working hours.
• Recognizes and prompts youth on appropriate behaviors and skills.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
  • Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality and to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.
  • Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
  • Strong knowledge of Boys Town Model. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Minimum of 21 years of age required.
    • Available to work flexible hours required.
    • Must possess a valid drivers' license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Post-secondary education is preferred. 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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