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On the Way Home Consultant

Boys Town, Council Bluffs, IA, United States


On The Way Home Consultant Provides post-program consultation on dropout prevention, parental support and involvement, and home and school academic interventions.

Location:

Council Bluffs

Pay:

$20.50-$23.50/hr

Employment Type:

Full-Time (part-time also available)

Shifts:

Flexible, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – includes free Boys Town Clinic services

401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance – invest in your future

Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family

Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

What you’ll be doing:

Providing in-home services, school advocacy, and academic support to youth and families

Delivering parent training to strengthen family dynamics

Collaborating with schools, social agencies, and community partners

Traveling to homes and schools to provide hands‑on support

Ensuring safety, documentation, and model fidelity in every interaction

Who we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or high school diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience in the Boys Town Model)

At least 1 year of experience working with children and families

Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration check

Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally

Availability for crisis response and rotational work, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Ability to manage stressful situations and provide crisis response

Comfortable working in varied home and community settings

Physically and emotionally capable of performing duties in diverse settings

Other Duties:

Other duties may be required and assigned as determined by a supervisor.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Reasonably expected to maintain strength, agility, and endurance to perform duties during stressful situations without compromising health.

Perform duties in varied environments ranging from highly stressful to casual; subject to outside weather conditions and may require traveling to substandard living conditions.

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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