Job detail
Youth Care Associate 7p-7a full-time
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
#Documentation#Paid Training#Transportation#Supervision#De-escalation#Health Care#First Aid#Employee Assistance Program#Life Skills#Recreation#Youth Care#Daily Activities
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$16 - $17 / HOURPosted 1 day agoCloses Aug 20
Location
Owensboro, Kentucky
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Youth Care Associate provides therapeutic support and supervision of youth during daily activities. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, implementing treatment plans, and participating in unit activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. They must also pass background checks and drug tests, and be able to complete required trainings.
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Job 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.
- You Will Receive: Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma Free Employee Assistance Program About this position: Location: Owensboro, KY Compensation: $16.00 - $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.
- The ideal YCA will: 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.
- A day in the life of a Youth Care Associate: 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).
- For this position, you must: 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.
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Free Employee Assistance Program