DAY Youth Care Associate - Safe Haven Job at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc., Lexington, KY

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  • The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
  • Lexington, KY

Job 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
  • 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

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:  7am-7pm Shift Available; Full time

A Youth Care Associate (YCA) provides nurturing, 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 under stressful situations.

A day in the life of a Youth Care Associate:

  • Build relationships and mentor youth ages 17 to 21 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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work,

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