The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

PRN Youth Care Associate - bi-lingual

Owensboro, KY - Part Time

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 
  • The option to work six or twelve-hour shifts.
  • Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 7pm and 7am.

This is a PRN (as needed) position; potential to move into a full-time position when available.

About this position: 

Location:  Owensboro, KY 

Compensation: $17.50+/hr for bilingual (proof of fluency required)

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 

  • one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents

  • 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. 

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Do you have a valid driver's license? A Youth Care Associate is required to safely transport clients in agency vehicles. (Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required for employment.)*
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Minimum education level for employment is high school or equivalent.)*
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2. Copy of your highest level of completed education diploma/transcript?

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Are you able to read, write, and speak English fluently? (This is a job requirement.)*
Are you fluent (reading, writing and speaking) in any language(s) other than English?*
If you answered 'yes' to the previous questions, which language(s)?
The program requires the following vaccination/immunizations:

1. An annual influenza immunization (or provide a medical or religious exemption).
2. Documentation of receiving or having immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox).
3. Documentation of receiving or agreeing to a Tdap booster.

Required immunizations or lab tests are at the cost of the program.
Do you agree to comply with these immunization requirements?*
Federal and state fingerprint background reports, driving record, sex offender registry and abuse reports will be required if selected for pre-hire screening.
Do you have or have you:
a. any civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications;
b. engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or inappropriate sexual behavior, a crime involving a minor, or any violent crime;
c. been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in any of the activities listed above?*
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide details, including dates, state in which the incident occurred and the outcome.*
Have you been charged or convicted of any traffic violations (speeding, reckless driving, DUI, suspension of driver's license, etc.) since turning 18? Note: If your background check does not match what you tell us here, then you will be ineligible for hire.*
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Do you have any responsibilities that conflict with job attendance?*
Were you referred to this position by a current KYUMH employee? If so, please provide the employee's name.*
Have you worked for other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) programs or other child welfare programs in the past?*
Please provide name(s) and location(s) of the ORR programs and / or other child welfare programs for which you have worked. (Enter N/A if no response.)*
Do you have at least one year of documented experience working with children and/or adolescents? This could include non-relative child care experience, summer camp counselor multiple seasons, children's and youth church ministry (paid or volunteer), school instructional aides, etc. Verification will be required to meet job requirements.*
What types of behaviors/interactions between an adult and a youth do you think may be inappropriate and why?*
KYUMH is a Christian, multi-cultural organization that employs individuals from all over the world. Our staff represent many cultures, countries, religions, and personal identities while working together to accomplish our mission in a safe, compassionate environment. Are you willing and able to work effectively in such an environment?*
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