Curriculum & Program Support Specialist

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

• Supports the development of quality assurance systems and activities.
• Prepares program-specific protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and coordinates the review and approval process.
• Provides updates and training to staff on new regulatory, contractual, and accreditation standards and ensures new standards are incorporated into current quality assurance activities.
• Assists in the coordination of activities and awareness of staff engaged in preparation for licensing, contractual, certification, and accreditation audits.
• Coordinates and assists with development of compliance systems for program and personnel areas.
• Follows up on areas of non-compliance and assists with recommendations and implementation for appropriate changes.
• Maintains regulatory, contractual, certification, and accreditation information and materials.
• Collaborates with Youth Care Support Services to ensure licensing and accreditation standards are under compliance.

• Updates and prints of the materials and distributes to all eligible participants.
• Updates the Advanced and Applied Life skills curricula.
• Collaborates with the affiliate sites to ensure the Life Skills curriculum is updated, communicated, and implemented effectively.

• Primary contact for coordination of facilities, materials, and schedule for the Advanced Life Skills small group classes.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and productive learning environment by utilizing effective classroom management techniques.
• Effectively communicates the Advanced Life Skills schedule and processes.

• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care, transitional living, and alumni support.
• Ability to create, write and disseminate training curricula for all learning styles and levels.
• Ability to comfortably utilize a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex material translated into usable form to educate and improve life skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Culturally competent to work with very diverse groups of participants.

• Bachelor's degree in the Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, 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 2 years' experience facilitating training programs or group discussions with youth and young adults, providing coaching or mentoring, or a related experience required.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends required.
• CPR certification obtained during pre-service training required.

• 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.

• Work is typically in a normal office administrative environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds, or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

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 reimbursement, 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.