Successful Futures Specialist

Works directly with Family Home Program high school graduates pre- and post-graduation to help youth in making a smooth transition from career/job experiences in high school to independent adult living with competitive employment or post-secondary education. Works with School and Youth Care staff to teach, support, and assist youth with understanding and achieving their post-graduation goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Implements the Senior Planning Process according to the program description with the goal of providing the education and support necessary for Family Home Program high school seniors to make strong, suitable post-graduation decisions.

• Uses the senior planning education materials and the planning process to provide the best information and opportunity for youth to develop their post-graduation plan.

• Provides effective communication about individual seniors and the overall Senior Planning process with youth, Family Teachers, school personnel, Youth Care leadership through attendance of Team Meetings, consultations, and Community/Administrative Meetings.

• Facilitates two to three Senior Planning Meetings during a youths Senior Year during which time input, suggestions and feedback is given.

• Builds relationships with Family Home Program high school graduates in order to be available for Crisis Support after graduation.

Implements and maintains the Trade Life Successful Living Program with the goal of providing program youth with education, resources and supports.

• Supports the application and referral process for the Trade Life Successful Living program.

• Develops and implements an individualized service plan and documents progress with the plan.

• Implements intervention strategies to improve performance in work settings.

• Assesses the need of each graduate through basic counseling techniques such as questioning, paraphrasing, and reflective listening through a needs assessment; follows questioning guidelines and pays attention to what the participant is and is not saying.

• Explores internal and external supports.

• Provides financial and other support to individuals based on individual needs and reports decisions to leadership.

• Meets with contacts at various locations; utilizes own vehicle and Boys Town vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.

Provides crisis support for alumni.

• Assesses immediate safety of the Family Home Program graduates to determine further actions; utilizes professional judgment to respond appropriately to situational needs.

• Assesses need of each alumni through basic counseling techniques such as questioning, paraphrasing, and reflective listening through a needs assessment; follows questioning guidelines and pays attention to what the participant is and is not saying.

• Explores internal and external supports.

• Remains calm and objective during all situations, enlists support of senior staff as needed, and makes joint decisions about further action.

• Provides helpful information to high school graduates including problem solving, and walks participant through steps so participant arrives at a solution.

Teaches the Advanced Life Skills Curriculum.

• Assists with the coordination of facilities, materials, and schedule for the Advanced Life Skills small group classes.

• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques.

• Uses the Advanced Life Skills Curriculum materials and the planning process to provide the best information and opportunity for youth to gain knowledge in additional Life Skills.

• Effectively communicates the Advanced Life Skills process with youth, Family Teachers, school personnel, youth care leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of variety of behaviors and circumstances that may impact ones performances in various work environments.

• Knowledge of work demands and work ethics across a variety of businesses.

• Organizational skills to assist with managing youth to school to work experiences.

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality; communication skills needed to relate effectively to students, Family-Teachers, faculty, administrators, business owners and their employees.

• Ability to build sustain successful, professional relationships.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town Model and the Family Home Program.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and role modeling.

• Ability to assess child behavior problems.

• Ability to work independently, be detail orientated, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field required. In lieu of a degree, equivalent and related work experience may be considered (e.g., 4 years of experience with the Boys Town model).

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children and families is required.

• Minimum of 21 years of age required.

• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license with a good driving record required.

• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursement) to complete travel requirements of the job required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.

• Ability to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.

• CPR/First Aid certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Boys Town Model is preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion 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 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 1-877-639-6003.