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Job Requirements of Youth Care Associate:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Nicholasville, KY (Onsite)
Do you meet the requirements for this job?
Youth Care Associate
Do you have what it takes to make a difference?
- Do you have the heart and drive to inspire young minds?
- Are you a natural mature mentor and role model?
- Do you believe every child deserves a bright future, regardless of their past?
- Earn an EXTRA $1,500 RETENTION BONUS over the next 9 months!
- We offer a competitive total rewards package (Great PTO!)
- $16-17 per hour
- Meals are provided while on duty
- Our campus is in a beautiful and serene rural setting (Ashgrove Road)
Your Role:
As a Youth Care Associate (YCA), you will be a beacon of support and guidance for our youth in residential treatment. The ideal candidate is a team player, passionate about empowering at-risk youth, and remains composed in challenging situations.
- Forge meaningful relationships and mentor youth aged 12-17 who have experienced emotional and behavioral trauma.
- Ensure a safe and structured environment.
- Lead by example with positive language, dress, and social skills.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle. (routine chores, laundry, minor maintenance, and cleaning tasks.)
- Support youths in their treatment plans, including coping skills and emotional management.
- Plan and participate in recreational activities, inside and outside.
- Take charge of various campus activities, such as driving campus vehicles, transporting clients, preparing for visits, and shopping for supplies.
- Safely de-escalate or manage in crisis situations (expert training provided).
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write & comprehend documents
- Valid Driver's License
- Be able to pass an extensive background check & drug test
- Physically able to perform Safe Crisis Management Skills (training provided)
- CPR/First Aid certification (training provided)
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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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