YOUTH CARE ASSOCIATE - FULL TIME 7AM-7PM

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

Location: Owensboro, KY
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per hour if bilingual in English and Spanish
Shift differential: $1.25 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 7pm and 7am

What You Will Receive

Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
Free Employee Assistance Program

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).

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.