Direct Care Professional
Quick answer
Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes is hiring a Direct Care Professional for day and night shifts, providing therapeutic support and supervision of youth, with a retention bonus and various benefits.
- Role
- Direct Care Professional
- Organization
- Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Provide supervision of youth to maintain a safe environment and oversee daily routine, be a welcoming, nurturing presence to encourage and support youth, and ensure consistent implementation of client treatment plans.
What you'll do
- 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
- Ensure first aid and health care is provided for clients
- Assume responsibility for a variety of campus activities
- Record documentation according to policies and communicate professionally with external stakeholders
- De-escalating or physically managing children when they are a danger to themselves or others (training will be provided)
What it takes
- High School Diploma
- Must be 21 years of age
- At least 1 year of child-care experience
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to speak, read and write English
- Pass background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Maintain ORR required vaccinations
- Physically able to perform Safe Crisis Management
- Complete required trainings and successfully implement and execute all skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Meals provided while on shift, Paid training, Competitive Benefits Program with Health, Dental, Vision & Life, 403(b) Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Education, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kentucky, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a High School Diploma, at least 1 year of child-care experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to speak, read, and write English.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by the end of the year, but specific application instructions are not provided in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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