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Amergis Healthcare has a fulfilling opportunity for a compassionate Youth Care Worker to work with adolescents ages 2-12 in Lynn, MA.

Pay: $25/hour

Qualifications:

• Fluency in the English language

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.

• Must be able to adhere to a model of care that focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions.

• Computer literacy and skill in the use of computers and related software applications.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective, solution-focused, problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with residents, staff, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups

Schedule: 40 hours per week, multiple scheduling options -

• 6-2 Thursday-Monday

• 2-10 Thursday-Monday

• 2-10 Friday-Tuesday

• 10-6 Friday-Monday

• 10-6 Tuesday-Saturday

Job Duties:

This position provides a great opportunity to positively influence a youth’s life by being a patient and supportive caregiver. The role is multifaceted and includes teaching, limit setting, advocating, coordinating care, and serving as a role model and mentor.

• Daily coordination of youth in executing the plan of the day in accordance with program, DCF, DYS, DMH, DEEC and ECHS policies and procedures.

• Serve as the lead staff for all assigned shifts.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Action and Crisis Prevention Plans.

• Attend supervision, staff and shift change meetings, and training as required.

• Lead daily groups as assigned.

• Manage the program security equipment including radios, keys, and all other assigned equipment according to policy.

• Actively monitor and participate in community service, recreation, visits, family time, and other off-ground activities.

• Participate in intakes as needed.

• Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports on a weekly basis.

  Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits with Medical, Vision, and Dental options, Paid Time Off Programs, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including Counseling Services

  If you are interested in hearing more about this position please apply online and one of our National Recruitment Managers will reach out to you.

  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.