Youth Care Associate

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

17.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

• Therapeutic Support
• Youth Supervision
• Crisis De-escalation
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• First Aid
• Case Documentation
• Patient Care
• Teamwork

Description Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). We see lives change every day!

Why work for us:

KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. We have a strong team culture centered around helping our clients find healing through professional therapeutic interventions.

• Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
• Free Employee Assistance Program

About this position:

Location:

Owensboro, KY Compensation: $16.50 - $17.00 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per hour if bilingual in English and Spanish Shift differential: $1.25 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 7pm and 7am

A Youth Care Associate (YCA) provides therapeutic support and supervision of youth throughout the course of all daily activities.

• speak, read, and write in Spanish and English, work well on a team, accept and appreciate diverse cultures, have a high attention to detail, be passionate about helping at-risk youth, and calm under pressure.

• Provide supervision of youth to maintain a safe environment and oversee daily routine.
• Be a welcoming, nurturing presence to encourage and support youth.
• Ensure consistent implementation of client treatment plan in cooperation with treatment team.
• Develop and participate in unit activities such as life skills exercises, recreation activities, cultural education, and spiritual life.
• Ensure first aid and health care is provided for clients as specified by KyUMH policies.
• Assume responsibility for a variety of campus activities, including but not limited to: driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, clothing or supply shopping.
• Record documentation according to policies and communicate professionally with external stakeholders as needed.
• De-escalating or physically managing children when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided).

• Have a High School Diploma
• Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• The ability to speak, read and write English
• Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks.
• Pass a drug test pre-employment.
• Be able to complete required trainings and successfully implement and execute all skills.
• Maintain ORR required vaccinations.

KyUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

• Provide therapeutic support, supervision, and a nurturing environment for at-risk youth to ensure their safety and daily routine. Implement treatment plans and lead unit activities including life skills and recreation.