Youth Care Specialist: Safety, Support & Growth

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Youth Care Worker to oversee the safety of youth in secure settings and to support daily activities and treatment plans.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED; 2 years’ youth care experience; an Associate’s Degree is preferred. Bilingual skills may be a plus. Amergis emphasizes competitive pay, benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree in social sciences, counseling, behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or child development preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the care, custody, or personal guidance of youth.
• Bilingual or multilingual may be preferred in some settings.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and safety of children/adolescents in secure settings.
• Interact with youth positively while assisting with daily activities and treatment plans.
• Maintain professional caring attitude and encourage positive behaviors through communication, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in redirection of youth when needed.

Skills

Positive communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Youth Care Worker to oversee the safety of youth in secure settings and to support daily activities and treatment plans.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED; 2 years’ youth care experience; an Associate’s Degree is preferred. Bilingual skills may be a plus. Amergis emphasizes competitive pay, benefits and equal opportunity employment.