FT 7pm-7am Youth Care Associate

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Free Employee Assistance Program

Shift differential pay

Job summary

A youth service organization in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Youth Care Associate to provide therapeutic support and supervision of at-risk youth. This role requires bilingual ability in English and Spanish, a strong team ethic, and a passion for supporting diverse cultures. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, implementing treatment plans, and engaging in unit activities. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks are required. Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $17.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage and support youth.
• Implement client treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Participate in unit activities and ensure first aid is provided.
• Manage campus activities like transporting clients.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Teamwork

Cultural appreciation

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Passionate about helping at-risk youth

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

You Will Receive:

• Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 7pm and 7am

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

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 high attention to detail
• Be passionate about helping at-risk youth
• Be calm under pressure

A day in the life of a Youth Care Associate:

• 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-escalate or physically manage children when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided)

For this position, you must:

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

KyUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.