Youth Care Worker

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Youth Care Worker in Reading, PA to oversee and ensure safety of youth in secure settings. The role involves assisting with daily activities and implementing treatment plans.

This contract position is full-time, 36 hours per week, at $22 per hour. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential, with CPR and health certification as potential requirements. A valid high school diploma or GED is required, with associate degree preferred.

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.
• A 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.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray 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

• Oversee and ensure the safety of youth in secure settings.
• Interact with youth in a positive manner and assist with daily activities.
• Implement treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Respond to emergencies and redirect youth when needed.

Skills

Bilingual

CPR

Health certificate

Education

Associate’s Degree in social sciences, counseling, behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or child development

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Care Worker

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $22 / Hour

Hours: 36.00

Location: Reading, PA

The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for the oversightand safety of children or adolescents in a variety of secure setting caresettings. The Youth Care Worker willinteract with the youth in a positive manner while assisting them with dailyactivities and implementing treatment plans.

The Youth Care Worker will display a professional and caringattitude and will encourage positive behaviors through effective communication,decision-making, and problem-solving.The Youth Care Worker will respond to emergencies and assist in theredirection of youth when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Associate’s Degree in social sciences, counseling,behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or childdevelopment preferred


• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the care, custody, orpersonal guidance of youth


• Bilingual or multilingual may be preferred in somesettings


• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice


• Current CPR if applicable


• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable


• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)


• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements


• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) savings plan


• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | Youth Care Worker | Youth Care Worker

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0818

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $22 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-04T21:49:46