Safe Haven - Youth Care Associate
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.•Lexington, KY
•$16 - $17•Onsite
About The Position
A Youth Care Associate (YCA) provides nurturing, therapeutic support and supervision of our youth in residential treatment throughout the course of all daily activities. The ideal YCA will be a team player, passionate about helping at-risk youth learn life skills, and calm under stressful situations.
Requirements
- Have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Have a valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
- Pass a background check.
- Pass a drug test.
- Be trained in CPR/First Aid (training provided).
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and mentor youth ages 17 to 21 who have intense emotional and behavioral needs.
- Provide supervision of youth to maintain a safe environment and oversee daily routine.
- Act as a positive role model including appropriate language, dress and social skills.
- Encourage a safe and healthy lifestyle, including meal preparation, routine chore supervision, laundry, minor maintenance or cleaning tasks.
- Support youth in their treatment plan, such as learning coping skills to manage emotions.
- Create and participating in recreational activities.
- Assume responsibility for a variety of campus activities, including but not limited to: driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, preparing clients for visits, clothing or supply shopping.
Benefits
- Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 403b retirement plan with 3% match
- Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
- Eight holidays, plus one floating holiday to use as you wish
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
