Description
Now Hiring – Youth Care Worker
$3,000 Hiring Bonus
Afternoon/Evening Hours + Rotating Weekends
Evening Meals Provided!
About the Role
As a Youth Care Worker, you'll provide direct care and guidance to at-risk youth in a safe, family-style home. You'll help teach important life skills and support their moral, spiritual, and educational development—setting them up for a successful future.
What You'll Do
Create a Safe, Supportive Environment
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Follow all safety policies and training.
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Supervise and guide youth in their daily routines and activities.
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Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
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Intervene in crisis situations, including using physical restraint if needed.
Support Daily Living & Education
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Help youth build positive behaviors using the Boys Town teaching model.
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Support school success by promoting study habits and attending school meetings.
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Encourage participation in religious activities, community service, and positive life experiences.
Be a Role Model
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Teach by example—model good decision-making, respect, and empathy.
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Support emotional development through praise, feedback, and individualized attention.
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Monitor off-campus activities and promote safety at all times.
Collaborate with Others
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Work closely with your team, youth’s families, schools, and outside agencies.
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Attend and participate in court when needed.
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Keep clear records of progress, behavior, incidents, and medical needs.
Help Manage the Home
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Monitor household budget and spending.
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Assist with daily chores, upkeep, and maintenance of the home.
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Transport youth to appointments and activities.
What You’ll Need
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High school diploma or GED (some college preferred)
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At least 21 years of age
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Valid driver's license and clean driving record
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
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Strong communication skills and sound judgment
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Ability to physically engage in home duties and youth activities (e.g., lifting, cleaning, transporting)
What Makes This Job Unique
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You’ll be making a real impact—every day.
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You’ll live and work in a supportive, team-based setting.
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You’ll help shape a youth’s future with care, respect, and structure.
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Boys Town’s mission and values guide everything we do—this work truly matters.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join the Boys Town family.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it’s the foundation of who we are and what we do.