Direct Care Support Professional

The role

Direct Care Support Professional position at Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes in Nicholasville, KY, focusing on supporting youth in residential treatment through emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What you'll do

• Build professional, supportive relationships with youth ages 12-17
• Help create a safe, structured, and respectful environment
• Teach and reinforce emotional regulation, communication, responsibility, and problem-solving skills
• Support youth through stressful situations, setbacks, conflict, and behavioral crises
• Work as part of a team to maintain safety and consistency
• Use verbal de-escalation and Safe Crisis Management techniques when necessary

What it takes

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to complete Safe Crisis Management training
• CPR/First Aid certification required

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Paid training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation, hands-on experience in behavioral health and youth mentorship, supportive team environment, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match, paid vacation, sick leave, and mental health care, eight paid holidays plus one floating holiday, tuition assistance and continuing education support, Employee Assistance Program

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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