Direct Care Professional 3rd Shift B

Boys & Girls Haven • Louisville, KY

65d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Boys & Girls Haven has been dedicated to transforming the lives, hearts, and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes residential and in-home foster care, independent living programs, career and life skills training, and preventative community-based services, Boys & Girls Haven aims to reduce disruptions in children’s lives, heal the effects of abuse and neglect, and promote well-being among families. We are seeking dedicated Direct Care Professionals to join our Residential programs and work directly with at-risk youth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to provide a GED or high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the mission to shelter, heal, and teach the youth in our care.
• Attend monthly trainings, supervisions, and mindfulness coaching sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Practice and implement self-care strategies daily.
• Listen to, observe, and teach youth new behaviors using a therapeutic approach in collaboration with the Clinical Team.
• Ensure the emotional and physical safety of the youth.
• Work with team members on daily tasks, including caring for, protecting, healing, and teaching the youth.
• Assist with daily routines and implement structured schedules (school, outings, groups, activities).
• Monitor and engage with youth during meals and chores.
• Dispense medication as necessary.
• Utilize training tools for verbal de-escalation and safe physical management to foster engagement and relationship-building.
• Use compassion, empathy, and creativity to create a nurturing environment that promotes healthy boundaries and assertiveness.
• Communicate and delegate responsibilities within the team to ensure daily consistency and structure.

Benefits

• Free health, dental, life insurance.
• Generous PTO plan.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Retention Bonus: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year.
• Paid Time Off policy, including 24 days off per year (including holidays).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees