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Location

Omaha, NE | United States

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Job description

Provides diagnostic services to program youth to facilitate an environment where students can learn.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides for diagnostic services for youth enrolled in an organizational program.

Conducts assessments of cognitive, educational, behavioral, and emotional functioning of youth and provides formal reports documenting the results of special education evaluations.

Attends Multidisciplinary Team and Individual Education Plan meetings for Boys Town schools.

Consults with teachers and school administrative personnel regarding implementation of strategies and interventions; provides recommendations and addresses both behavioral and academic functioning.

Works with schools and outside agencies to provide transition services for youth leaving a program.

Integrates services across the school and residential settings.

Administers the operating policies and procedures of Boys Town and the Boys Town Schools.

Handles contacts appropriately with internal staff and outside agencies, including media and special interest groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to design and conduct evaluation activities in child behavior problems.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Specialist Degree in School Psychology required.

Ability to become licensed in the State of Nebraska required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the analytical treatment of child behavior problems preferred.

Diversity 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 inclusion 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. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, 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.

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