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FEED

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Assume responsibility for a variety of campus activities, including but not limited to: driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, clothing or supply shopping. Develop and participate in unit activities such as life skills exercises, recreation activities, cultural education, and spiritual life.

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 150 years of providing therapeutic support and supervision of youth throughout the course of all daily activities. 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!  Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 starting pay, an additional $1.50 per hour if bilingual (English and Spanish) Shift differential:  $1.25 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 7pm and 7amThe ideal YCA will:  <ul><li>Speak, read, and write in Spanish and English</li><li>Work well on a team</li><li>Accept and appreciate diverse cultures</li><li>Have a high attention to detail</li><li>Be passionate about helping at-risk youth, and </li><li>Be calm under pressure. </li></ul>A day in the life of a Youth Care Worker: <ul><li>Provide supervision of youth to maintain a safe environment and oversee daily routine. </li><li>Be a welcoming, nurturing presence to encourage and support youth. </li><li>Ensure consistent implementation of client treatment plan in cooperation with treatment team.</li><li>Develop and participate in unit activities such as life skills exercises, recreation activities, cultural education, and spiritual life. </li><li>Ensure first aid and health care is provided for clients as specified by KyUMH policies.</li><li>Assume responsibility for a variety of campus activities, including but not limited to: driving a campus vehicle, transporting clients, clothing or supply shopping. </li><li>Record documentation according to policies and communicate professionally with external stakeholders as needed. </li><li>De-escalating or physically managing children when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided). </li></ul>For this position, you must: <ul><li>Have a High School Diploma</li><li>Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. </li><li>The ability to speak, read and write English</li><li>Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks. </li><li>Pass a drug test pre-employment. </li><li>Be able to complete required trainings and successfully implement and execute all skills.</li><li>Maintain ORR required vaccinations.  </li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma </li><li>Competitive Benefits Program with Health, Dental, Vision & Life </li><li>403(b) Matching. </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)</li></ul>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

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

Youth Care Workers

Background Investigation

Compensation and Benefits

Detail Oriented

Diversity

Documentation

Driver's License

English Language

First Aid

Healthcare

Multilingual

Recreation

Risk

Safety/Work Safety

Spanish Language

Treatment Plan

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Commitment to the right and ability of persons with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, work in jobs and have access to adequate, competent and continuous supports and services. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

<h5>Youth Peer Support Specialist - Child Care Management </h5>Henderson, KY 42420 <h5>Description </h5>Utilizes and shares personal experience as a recipient of mental health services to benefit the team and its participants. Serves as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management and the persistence required by participants. Essential Duties:<ul><li>Provides peer counseling and consultation to participants, families and team staff. </li><li>Acts as a liaison with community resources. </li><li>Carries out rehabilitation and support functions. </li><li>Assists in treatment, education, support and consultation to families. </li><li>Participates in the In Reach Program with the coordinator at various personal care homes. </li></ul><h5>Qualifications </h5>Education and Experience: <ul><li>Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with mental illness or similar populations (i.e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions). </li><li>Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field; OR </li><li>At least 2 years paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. </li><li>Valid KY Driver's license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company. </li><li>Current CPR/First aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment. </li><li>Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment. </li></ul>Other Requirements: <ul><li>Must have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness with strong self-knowledge and sufficiently progressed in their own recovery in order to be able to effectively manage their mental illness. </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. </li><li>Ability to work under pressure, to listen to participant's concerns and recommend and/or take appropriate action. </li><li>Problem solving and conflict resolution/mediation skills. </li><li>Commitment to the right and ability of persons with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, work in jobs and have access to adequate, competent and continuous supports and services. </li><li>Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses. </li><li>Computer literate, including basic Microsoft word applications </li><li>Strong team skills and a commitment to the ACT model and methods. </li><li>Knowledge about the ACT model. </li><li>Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone. </li></ul>

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