Director Youth Intervention Program

• Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.
• Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

• Directs administration of safe and effective service plans for youth admitted into the program.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures; writes outgoing publications and documents.
• Supervises, administers, and monitors established intervention procedures and develops new procedures for counseling, service planning, and discipline.
• Ensures documentation of youth progress using available data, including motivation systems, behavioral intervention plans, school performance, family contact, agency requirements, and medical and psychological needs.
• Develops and maintains appropriate program budgets.
• Prepares and submits reports and recommendations on departmental actions, progress, and incidents.
• Initiates and reviews periodic and special evaluations of youth problems and follows up on disciplinary problems in complex intervention situations
• Provides and reviews necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss youth adjustment and growth in the programs.
• Directs personnel functions including hiring, performance evaluations, and salary recommendations.

• Oversees admission, intervention, and departure of youth.
• Monitors proper implementation of the Boys Town Model providing consultation, supervision, and feedback to staff.
• Models, and ensures effective use of model tools, including individualized motivation system, self-government, and problem solving techniques.
• Monitors shift transition meetings and service planning conferences and other meetings as scheduled.
• Ensures safety in program and non-program areas in accordance with guidelines and procedures and compliance with regulatory and licensure requirements.
• Ensures adherence to shelter policies and procedures, including restraints, youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed.
• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children and families including management and supervisory experience required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Master's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in a community-based or campus-based setting preferred.

• 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.

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.
• Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and maybe required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

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 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.