PRN Bi-lingual Youth Care Associate

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.•Owensboro, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 be calm under pressure.

Requirements

High School Diploma
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.

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).