The Methodist Home of Kentucky

Provides professional counseling to at-risk youth

Direct Care Support Professional

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOwensboro, KY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Work effectively as part of a team and appreciate diverse cultures.
Have a high attention to detail and remain calm under pressure while supporting at-risk youth.
Have a high school diploma.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have at least one year of child-care experience.
Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Be able to speak, read, and write English.
Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks, and a pre-employment drug test.
Maintain vaccinations required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Be physically able to perform Safe Crisis Management.
Be able to complete required training and successfully implement and execute all skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth to maintain a safe environment and oversee their daily routines.
Provide a welcoming, nurturing presence to encourage and support youth.
Ensure consistent implementation of each client's treatment plan in cooperation with the treatment team.
Develop and participate in unit activities, including life-skills exercises, recreation activities, cultural education, and spiritual life.
Ensure first aid and health care are provided to clients as specified by Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes policies.
Take responsibility for campus activities, including driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, and shopping for clothing or supplies.
Record documentation according to policies and communicate professionally with external stakeholders as needed.
De-escalate or physically manage children when they pose a danger to themselves or others; training is provided.

$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.

About the Company

The Methodist Home of Kentucky

Provides professional counseling to at-risk youth

The Methodist Home of Kentucky provides counseling and support to youth who have faced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or family trauma across Kentucky from two campuses in Nicholasville and Owensboro. It uses professional counseling services and therapeutic programs to help youths heal, build coping skills, and work toward a brighter future. Its approach combines Christian faith with individualized care, treating each youth as a person of worth and centering on healing and personal growth. The organization aims to help youths recover from trauma and achieve lasting safety, well-being, and life stability.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nicholasville, KY
Founded: 1871

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