PRN Youth Care Associate
Company: The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: February 14, 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 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: $16-$17 starting pay, an additional
$1.50 per hour if bilingual in English and 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 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. Powered by JazzHR
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