DAY SHIFT Youth Care Associate

About the role

A Youth Care Associate (YCA) at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH) provides therapeutic support and supervision of youth in residential treatment. The ideal candidate will be a team player, passionate about helping at-risk youth, and calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and mentor youth ages 12-17 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 participate 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.
• De-escalate or physically manage children in safe holds when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test.
• Ability to perform Safe Crisis Management skills (training provided).
• CPR/First Aid (training provided).

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test.
• Ability to perform Safe Crisis Management skills (training provided).
• CPR/First Aid (training provided).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Positive attitude and ability to build rapport with youth.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.

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.

Pay

$16 - $17/hr based on experience and education.

Schedule

Primary Shift: Day Shift; Full time and part time available.