Family Teachers can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting. By example and teaching primarily using the Teaching Family Model (TFM) modality; Family Teachers can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building. Family Teachers will work as a full member of a treatment team for home of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Basic Responsibilities

Provide clear consistent home rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the TFM system.

Implement the TFM to fidelity through the use of complete teachings with an understanding of the theories that underlie TFM Core training, including: learning theory, motivation systems, and skills curriculum.

Participate in monthly TFM consultations to identify strengths and areas for growth in using the model.

Participate in yearly evaluations for certification as a Family Teacher.

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Summary

The Alternate works in coordination and direction of the Teaching‑Parent couple and the Program Consultant, the Alternate Teaching‑Parent performs management duties associated with the day‑to‑day teaching and guidance of assigned youth in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

Teach youth a curriculum of skills in social, self‑help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.

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Under the supervision/direction of the Program Consultant and/or Department Director, a Resident Assistant will supervise and guide youth as they learn day-to-day self-care, school and work skills in a supervised independent living setting. Also works under the supervision of designated Mental Health Professionals in the performance of duties as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional.

Responsibilities

Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home as defined by contract, licensing and the Teaching Family Model.

Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youth, teaching them how to enroll themselves, study and complete other school related activities.

Assists with the development of a normalized home environment that encourages the building of close family relationships among the youth and provides a naturalized family living experience. Assist with

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Consultant, the Lead Teaching Parent provides the day-to-day care and guidance of assigned youths in a residential care setting. The LTP lives in the home while on duty and while on-call (overnights). This position supervises all other direct care staff in the assigned Group Home.

Responsibilities:

Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.

Primary on-site contact with the community for the group home. Assists in the communication of the Home’s philosophy and programs to individuals and groups, agencies and the “community at large” within a service area. Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youths and works closely with the public-school system.

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n a career as Family-Teaching Partners, part of giving youth a second chance is exposing them to new experiences. Youth come to the Boys Town Family Home Program for a variety of reasons – family issues, abuse, neglect, abandonment, involvement in the juvenile justice system. You come in by presenting them with opportunities in education and school involvement, giving them their first happy Thanksgiving or teaching them how faith can help them heal. We strive to give Boys Town Kids the fulfilling lives they deserve.

Schedule: Live in, 24x7 position

Responsibilities:

· Live on-site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth through creating a safe and loving family-style living environment

· Provide emotional support utilizing praise, positive feedback, affection and empathy to build one’s self-confidence and respect

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The Residential Technician position functions as a part of the clinical team in our culturally sensitive Residential Treatment Level III setting. Staff provide the necessary supports to clients who are dually-diagnosed with a mental illness or severe emotional disturbance and co-occurring developmental disability. Service requires awake staff around the clock, and supervision of the clients is continuous.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

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Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

White’s Residential and Family Services, a Christ-Centered non-profit organization, is seeking a part-time Foster Care Advocate to broaden and enable our programs. With the addition of this key position, White’s will expand its reach and restore, rebuild, and redirect the lives of more children, teens, and families through its programs.

Job Summary:

Must effectively work independently and be self-motivated, skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, be comfortable with public speaking and making cold calls in order to meet objectives. He or she will work with

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