Youth Care Associate - Day Shift

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc. · United States

$1,500 Recruitment Bonus 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). 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
• 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

• 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 participating 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-escalating or physically managing children in safe holds when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided).

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