FT 7pm-7am 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 Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for hours worked
between 7pm and 7am. About this position: Location: Owensboro, KY
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per
hour if bilingual in English and Spanish Shift differential: $1.25
per hour shift differential for hours worked between 7pm and 7am 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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