FT 7am-7pm Youth Care Associate
About The Position
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. About this position: A Youth Care Associate (YCA) provides therapeutic support and supervision of youth throughout the course of all daily activities.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- calm under pressure
Responsibilities
- 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).
Benefits
- Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
- Free Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
