Job Description

KYUMH is an agency that has been delivering help and hope for those in need for over 155 years.

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation, supervision, safety, and programming of an
assigned living unit within the Caminos Shelter Program. This position provides direct supervision to Youth
Care Associates and ensures compliance with Kentucky United Methodist Homes (KYUMH), Board of Child
Care, and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Unit
Supervisor promotes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment that supports the safety, well-
being, stabilization, and successful adjustment of unaccompanied children.
Serving as the primary leadership presence within the living unit, the Unit Supervisor provides daily coaching,
guidance, and mentorship to direct care staff through ongoing observation, weekly Cottage Meetings, and
monthly supervision. This position is responsible for maintaining high-quality programming, fostering a safe
and therapeutic milieu, and ensuring staff consistently implement trauma-informed practices that support
positive youth development and recovery from complex trauma.
The Unit Supervisor is also responsible for monitoring operational compliance within the assigned unit
through routine quality assurance activities, including weekly audits of activity logs, review of off-campus
activity requests and safety assessments, and verification that programming adheres to ORR requirements.
Through daily walk-throughs of living units, bedrooms, and common areas, the Unit Supervisor ensures
environments remain clean, organized, child-safe, and welcoming, promoting both physical safety and a
sense of belonging for the youth served.

Required
Two (2) years of education from a college or university and two (2) years of experience in a child-caring facility; or High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in a child-caring facility.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Candidates will be required to:

Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 
Submit to federal and state background and fingerprint checks. 
Submit to pre‑employment and random drug screenings. 
Maintain required trainings including CPR/First Aid and Safe Crisis Management. 
Maintain ORR‑required vaccinations.

Work Environment
This position operates within both a professional office setting and a residential care environment serving unaccompanied children. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment and requires active engagement within client living areas.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Responsibilities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 25 pounds, and participating in crisis response activities consistent with program requirements.

KYUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

We are a Christian service agency annually serving over 900 youth from all counties in Kentucky with histories of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family trauma. We have two campuses in Nicholasville, KY and Owensboro, KY.

We believe that every individual is an individual of worth, entitled to God's gift of wholeness of life. The work we do provides professional counseling to young people to help them heal and build a brighter future for themselves.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Year Founded

1871

Website

kyumh.org

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