Provides pastoral guidance to the youth within the Boys Town community, demonstrates a strong pastoral presence that fosters unity among religions, and serves as a spiritual role model on campus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides safe and effective services

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.

Provides pastoral guidance to youth

Works as part of the multi-faith pastoral team to minister to the youth at Boys Town. Practices the methodology of multi-faith ministry.
Organizes and leads weekly and special worship and prayer services with sports teams, the Residential Treatment center, and others as assigned.
Provides effective teaching and leads by example for pre-adolescent and adolescent youth who come from a variety of environments and faith traditions.
Provides spiritual leadership and guidance to youth and adults.
Oversees sacramental preparation and associated church records including baby dedications, baptisms, marriages, funerals, and new members; prepares programs for services.
Prepares and teaches Bible Studies for adults and youth.
Leads high school youth and faith groups.
Pastoral services and activities for younger youth.
Plans and oversees special events related to children, youth and families, including Sunday School for Family Teacher dependent children, Easter egg hunts, fall festivals, etc.
Integrates Boys Town mission and model into all pastoral services, including preaching, speaking engagements, and retreats.
Maintains a regular, weekly presence in Boys Town Schools.
Demonstrates a passion for effectively leading the congregation at Chambers Chapel.
Shows care and compassion for Boys Town youth and the congregation through encouragement and pastoral counseling.
Ministers effectively to people in crisis situations.
Builds relationships with Boys Town youth and Family Home Program staff.
Develops and maintains a cadre of adult volunteers to help with Boys Town ministries.
Provides engagement with outside faith communities.
Works regularly to welcome new Boys Town Family Home Program staff to campus; identifies, implements, and leads changes necessary to increased Family Home youth and staff participation in church life at Chambers Chapel.
Works to build and maintain unity and harmony within the various stakeholders including the Boys Town Employee Resource groups.
Works with organization stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, service, and outreach.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must possess a straightforward belief in Jesus as Lord, and the acceptance of the Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed.
Exhibits godly character and qualities.
Must have a passion for pastoral care and demonstrate strong interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to discern the needs of youth & staff under pastoral care.
Demonstrates the exegetical and homiletic skills necessary to study and effectively communicate the Word of God in a captivating and engaging manner that allows Boys Town youth to apply it to their daily lives.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relational skills and a passion for pastoral care.
Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Views ministry as a lifestyle, not as a job.
Demonstrates effectiveness in discipleship and ability to inspire and equip members of the congregation.
Working knowledge of software applications with a proficient ability to utilize Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Pro Presenter.
Working knowledge of sound system and video equipment at Chambers Chapel.
Ability to work independently, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to relate well to people of different ages and faith backgrounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from a Bible college, seminary, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in youth or church ministry required.
Experience in pastoral ministry required.
Available to travel locally as needed required.
Available to work evenings and weekends as needed required.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with at risk young men preferred.
Experience in pastoral ministry with emphasis on youth ministry preferred.
Ordination from an accredited seminary, bible college or church denomination preferred.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. Some events may require long periods of standing or extra physical work.Work environment is varied and can include an office, church, classroom, outdoor, or home environment. Work may be off campus at various venues around the area. Performs in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. May include interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, or potential for verbal or physical threats from youth.

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.

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