Part-time #3 Weekend Youth Care Associate

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
Nicholasville, KY, US
$17 an hour
Part-time
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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.

RETENTION BONUS OF $500 GIVEN AT 3 MOS / 6 MOS / 9 MOS FOR A TOTAL OF $1500.00! About this position Location : Nicholasville, KY Compensation : $16 - $17 / hr based on experience and education Department : Treatment Primary Shift : 24 hours / week : Week 1 : 11am-11pm Sat / Sun Week 2 : 11am-11pm Sat / Sun A Youth Care Associate (YCA) provides therapeutic support and supervision of our youth in residential treatment throughout the course of all daily activities.

The ideal YCA will be a team player, passionate about helping at-risk youth learn life skills, and calm in stressful situations.

A day in the life of a Youth Care Associate : 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).

For this position, you must : 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).

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. Powered by JazzHR

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