Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes
PRN Youth Care Associate
Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes, Owensboro, Kentucky, us, 42302
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PRN Youth Care Associate
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Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes
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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PRN Youth Care Associate
role at
Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes
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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