Youth Care Associate 7p-7a full-time

Y-Axis; Owensboro (KY); Remote; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc. in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Youth Care Associate for a 7p-7a full-time schedule. The role supports at-risk youth with trauma, provides supervision, and helps implement treatment plans in collaboration with a treatment team.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required, with paid training and an employee assistance program. Starting pay is $16.50–$17.00 per hour, with bilingual bonus and night-shift differential available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth and trauma-informed care preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.
• Record documentation according to policies and communicate professionally with external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic Support

Youth Supervision

Crisis De-escalation

Bilingual English/Spanish

First Aid

Case Documentation

Patient Care

Teamwork

Job description

Youth Care Associate 7p-7a full-time at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

17.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

• Therapeutic Support
• Youth Supervision
• Crisis De-escalation
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• First Aid
• Case Documentation
• Patient Care
• Teamwork

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). We see lives change every day!

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

About this position:Location: Owensboro, KYCompensation: $16.50 - $17.00 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per hour if bilingual in English and SpanishShift 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 a high attention to detail, be passionate about helping at-risk youth, and 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-escalating or physically managing 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support, supervision, and a nurturing environment for at-risk youth to ensure their safety and daily routine. Implement treatment plans and lead unit activities including life skills and recreation.