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Case Manager

We are hiring a Case Manager to support youth and foster families in our Therapeutic Foster Care Program. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to partnering with families, DCBS, the courts, and community providers to help children thrive.

The Case Manager must be able to build trust and maintain relationships with children, foster parents, and partners; complete bi-monthly home visits within a 1–1.5 hour radius (personal vehicle required); and keep accurate documentation to ensure program compliance and high-quality service.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, psychology, education, or a related field. Applicants must be 21+, able to pass a drug test, background check, and CAN (Child Abuse & Neglect) check, and proficient in Microsoft Office. Position is full-time with standard 8-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities. Salary: $40,000. Outstanding benefits include medical, dental, vision, 403(B) retirement, life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and a supportive, team-centered culture with healthy work-life balance.

Apply on Indeed or submit cover letter and resume to Denise Spittler, 37 N. Maysville St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. Gateway Children’s Services is an EOE.

Family Centered Coach

We are hiring a Family Centered Coach to partner with families in the community as they journey through crisis, stability, and long-term stability. The ideal candidate must have a desire to provide strength-based Family Centered Coaching, a willingness to be a part of a strong, diverse community, and a passion to support children and families.

The Family Centered Coach must be able to build trust and maintain relationships with children, families, and community partners. Record maintenance, data entry, and accurate file documentation are required to ensure program compliance and service delivery.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, psychology, education or related field. Applicants must be over 21 years of age and must be able to pass a drug test, a background check and a CAN (Child Abuse & Neglect) check. Position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 403(B) retirement & life insurance) as well as a comfortable work-life balance in a team-centered environment.

Apply on Indeed or submit cover letter and resume to Denise Spittler, 37 N. Maysville St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. EOE.


Mental Health Therapist / Counselor

We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to partner with families and youth in the community as they journey through crisis, stability, and long-term stability. The ideal candidate must have a desire to provide strength-based family centered services, a willingness to be a part of a strong, diverse community, and a passion to support children and families.

Duties include conducting individual and family therapy sessions. Candidates should have at least two years’ experience working with children/youth preferably providing trauma-specific services. Qualifications: Master’s Degree required and clinical license preferred (LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, etc.). Position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package starting upon hire.

Apply on Indeed or send to Denise Spittler, 37 N. Maysville St. Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. EOE


Residential Youth Workers

Repetitive tasks the entire shift, not for you? Looking for a job with a great work environment and an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a young person? Consider becoming a Youth Care Worker at Gateway Children’s Services. Responsibilities include:

  • 1st shift (8a-4p) – Assist with daily chores, outings, recreation, life skills
  • 2nd shift (4pm-12am – Assist with daily chores, outings, recreation, life skills
  • 3rd shift (12am-8am) – Assist with supervision during sleep, cleaning, breakfast

Applicants must be over 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, must be able to pass a drug test, background check and CAN (Child Abuse & Neglect) check. Duties include direct supervision of residents and submitting required documentation. You must be 21 years of age. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but the minimum of high school diploma or GED is required. Starting pay is $11.00 an hour.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Pay: Starting at $11.00 per hour. Apply on Indeed, email your resume to j.mitchell@gatewaychildren.org or mail to 37 North Maysville, Mount Sterling, KY 40353.

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