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Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

PRN Youth Care Associate

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes, Owensboro, Kentucky, us, 42302

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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

The option to work six or twelve-hour shifts

Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 7pm and 7am

This is a PRN (as needed) position; potential to move into a full-time position when available.

About this position Location: Owensboro, KY

Compensation: $16-$17 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per hour if bilingual in English and Spanish

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

Be 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‑escalate or physically manage 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 one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents

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.

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