Youth Care Worker
Positions Available:
Location:
Nicholasville and Owensboro Campuses
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Summary of function:
A Youth Care Worker provides nurturing, therapeutic support and supervision of our children and youth throughout the course of all daily activities and responsibilities. We are currently hiring for both full-time, part-time and substitute positions.
Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching appropriate behavior.
- Acting as a positive role model (i.e. appropriate language, dress and social skills).
- Creating and participating in recreational activities.
- Supporting treatment plan implementation.
- Providing knowledge to improve life skills.
- Assuming responsibility for a variety of campus activities, including but not limited to: driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, preparing clients for visits, clothing or supply shopping.
- Willing and capable of physically managing children when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided).
- Encouraging a safe and healthy lifestyle (i.e. meal preparation, routine chore supervision, laundry, minor maintenance or cleaning tasks).
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Job Specifications:
- Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED.
- A valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
- Must submit to extensive background investigations.
- Must submit to drug test.
- Must be able to perform Safe Crisis Management skills (training provided).
- Must be trained in CPR/First Aid (training provided).
How to Apply:
1. Fill out our application
2. Send your letter of interest and resume to HumanResources@kyumh.org
