Youth Care Unit Supervisor

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KY United Methodist Homes (KYUMH) seeks a Unit Supervisor to lead a living unit serving unaccompanied children. You will supervise Youth Care Associates, ensure safety, and maintain high-quality programming aligned with trauma-informed care.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, staff coaching, and compliance with ORR and KYUMH policies. The position emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic milieu and supervising staff through regular meetings, audits, and training in CPR/First Aid and

Qualifications

• Two years of education from a college or university and two years of experience in a child-caring facility; or high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in a child-caring facility.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision to Youth Care Associates and oversee operation, safety and programming of an assigned living unit.
• Model and coach trauma-informed practices to staff and promote a therapeutic milieu.
• Ensure compliance with KYUMH, Board of Child Care, and ORR policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine quality assurance activities, including audits of activity logs and safety assessments.
• Maintain safe, organized, child-friendly living environments and coordinate staff schedules and supervision.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two years of college education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Services related field

Job description

KYUMH is anagency that has been delivering help and hope for those in need for over 155 years.

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation, supervision, safety, and programming of an assigned living unit within the Caminos Shelter Program. This position provides direct supervision to Youth Care Associates and ensures compliance with Kentucky United Methodist Homes (KYUMH), Board of Child Care, and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Unit Supervisor promotes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment that supports the safety, well-being, stabilization, and successful adjustment of unaccompanied children.

Serving as the primary leadership presence within the living unit, the Unit Supervisor provides daily coaching, guidance, and mentorship to direct care staff through ongoing observation, weekly Cottage Meetings, and monthly supervision. This position is responsible for maintaining high-quality programming, fostering a safe and therapeutic milieu, and ensuring staff consistently implement trauma-informed practices that support positive youth development and recovery from complex trauma.

The Unit Supervisor is also responsible for monitoring operational compliance within the assigned unit through routine quality assurance activities, including weekly audits of activity logs, review of off-campus activity requests and safety assessments, and verification that programming adheres to ORR requirements.

Through daily walk-throughs of living units, bedrooms, and common areas, the Unit Supervisor ensures environments remain clean, organized, child-safe, and welcoming, promoting both physical safety and a sense of belonging for the youth served.

Required

Two (2) years of education from a college or university and two (2) years of experience in a child-caring facility; or High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years? of experience in a child-caring facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Candidates will be required to:

• Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Submit to federal andstatebackground and fingerprint checks.
• Submit topre - employmentand random drug screenings.
• Maintainrequiredtrainingsincluding CPR/First Aid and Safe Crisis Management.
• MaintainORR - requiredvaccinations.

Work Environment

This position operates within both a professional office setting and a residential care environment serving unaccompanied children. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment and requires active engagement within client living areas.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Responsibilities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 25 pounds, and participating in crisis response activities consistent with program requirements.

KYUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer