FT 7am-7pm Youth Care Associate
Company: The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 About this position: Location: Owensboro, KY Compensation:
$16.00 - $17.00 starting pay; bilingual bonus of $1.50 per hour if
document proficiency in Spanish 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 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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