Boys Town

Overview:

Boys Town is changing the way America cares for children, families and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit Nonsectarian since its founding, Boys Town is one of the largest, publically funded nonprofit child-care agencies in the country, providing compassionate treatment for the behavioral, emotional and physical problems of children and families. Boys Town annually provides direct care to more than 51,000 children. In 2008, Boys Town impacted the lives of more than 404,000 children and adults across the United States, Canada and the U.S. Territories and in several foreign countries. Employing more than 2,500 people in 12 locations across the country, Boys Town is searching for individuals committed to providing life-changing care to children, youth and families. If you have the drive and dedication it takes to work with the children in our care, we are offering career opportunities in a variety of exciting locations nationwide. • Boys Town California (Orange County) • Boys Town Nevada (Las Vegas) • Boys Town Texas (San Antonio) • Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa (Omaha, Nebraska – National Headquarters) • Boys Town Chicago • Boys Town Central Florida (Tallahassee) • Boys Town Louisiana (New Orleans) • Boys Town North Florida (Tallahassee) • Boys Town Central Florida (Oviedo) • Boys Town New England (Portsmouth, Rhode Island) • Boys Town New York (New York City – Brooklyn) • Boys Town Washington, D.C. The Boys Town mission has always been and always will be centered on creating an environment for children that includes trust, discipline, emotional support and respect. We at Boys Town believe that all children and youth have the potential to become bright, productive, adjusted, loving people – a fire that burns in each of them. Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. One of the country’s largest nonprofit, publically funded child-care organizations, Boys Town annually touches the lives of more than 400,000 boys, girls, parents and others nationwide through its highly effective services and programs. Please visit our website at http://www.boystown.org for a full list of our job openings.

Culture:

Parenting is one of the most important and challenging job many of us will undertake. At Boys Town, we strive to be a beacon of hope to parents and children across the country. Our web site, Parenting.org, is dedicated to helping parents with everyday issues. Advice on school, safety, parenting and life’s lessons are designed to give you ideas that are easy to use and effective. Boys Town has a National Hotline that parents and kids alike can use to help them with especially troubling times. It has helped thousands and thousands of parents and children deal with crisis that could have led to some very unhappy circumstances

Benefits:

Did you know that Boys Town helps over 1000 kids and teens a day? It’s amazing when you think about it. Many of them are just like you going to school, going to movies, trying to figure out whom they are and where they’re going. Growing up can be hard but remember you always have a friend at Boys Town that can help. That’s why we set up the Hotline; to help, to provide someone to talk to, to let you know that people care. Give them a call sometime, you may find something you’re looking for. While you’re here check out the games we’ve created. If you’re looking for information, check out some of our books from the Boys Town Press. They’ve got stuff on making friends, handling relationships with the opposite sex, and ways to help you be you. Remember that whatever you're up against telling someone can make things so much easier. So don’t hesitate to call because only you know the whole story!

Hotline:

The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Trained counselors can respond to your questions every day of the week, 365 days a year. We can help teens and parents with suicide prevention, depression, school issues, parenting troubles, runaways, relationship problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, chemical dependency, anger and much more. TV Show Leads to Life-Saving Call Any problem anytime... the Boys Town National Hotline is here to help. In 2006, nearly 450,000 children and families were helped through the Boys Town National Hotline, and over the past decade, more than 7 million callers have found help at the end of the line.

Products:

Boys Town PressThe Boys Town Press publishes award-winning books, DVDs, posters, and booklets for parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals. The social skills curriculum, educational strategies and parenting techniques described in our publications are research-based and successfully practiced in our Boys Town programs across the country. Noteworthy titles include Teaching Social Skills to Youth, The Well-Managed Classroom, and Common Sense Parenting. The Press also publishes books for teens on friendship, family relationships, leadership and self-esteem. Boys Town Gift Shop For visitors to our National Historic Landmark, the Boys Town Gift Shop offers a wide selection of quality items to commemorate your trip. Apparel, collectibles and memorabilia are all available. In the Gift Shop, you will also find the Leon Meyers Stamp Center, featuring a fascinating collection of historic stamps.