Direct Care Professional in Owensboro, Kentucky at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

We currently have an urgent need for both day and night shifts

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.
• 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.

• 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)