The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

Direct Care Support Professional

Mary Kendall - Caminos - Owensboro, KY - Full Time

$1,500 Retention Bonus!!

We currently have an urgent need for both day and night shifts

Are you looking for a New Career that will provide challenges and huge opportunities?   We have over 155 years of providing therapeutic support and supervision of youth throughout the course of all daily activities.
 
Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes.
We see lives change every day!
Additional Compensation for Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The ideal candidate: 
  • Work well on a team
  • Accept and appreciate diverse cultures
  • Have a high attention to detail
  • Be passionate about helping at-risk youth, and 
  • Be calm under pressure. 
A Day in the Life of a Direct Care Professional: 
  • 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
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must have at least 1 year of child-care experience
  • 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 
  • Maintain ORR required vaccinations
  • Physically be able to perform Safe Crisis Management 
  • Be able to complete required trainings and successfully implement and execute all skills 
Benefits: 
  • Meals provided while on shift
  • Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma 
  • Competitive Benefits Program with Health, Dental, Vision & Life 
  • 403(b) Matching 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Education
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
KYUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to maintaining a diverse environment and are 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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Are you at least 21 years of age? (Minimum age for employment is 21 years of age.)*
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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You will be required to provide the following documents if hired:
1. Second form of ID for completion of I-9 (Social Security card, certified copy of birth certificate or a valid US passport are acceptable documents);
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.
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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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