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Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a highly respected facility in Lynn, MA seeking Youth Advocate Counselors to provides counseling to children between the ages of 2-12 years old in a DYS Program .

Position Details:

• Location: Lynn, MA

• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with the likelihood of extension

• Facility Type: DYS Program

• Schedule:

• 6a-2p Thursday-Monday

• 2p-10p Thursday-Monday

• 2p-10p Friday-Tuesday

• 10p-6a Friday-Monday

• 10p-6a Tuesday-Saturday

• Salary: $25

The facility is seeking candidates to support latency age children referred by the Department of Children and Families. They are looking for Milieu Specialist I with one year of experience working with the population. An ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families.

The facility includes short-term community-based assessment, stabilization and support programs (Emergency Residence) for latency age children and adolescents . The programs provide a safe, structured, and respectful environment for children and youth to thrive, change and grow by focusing on treatment, skill-building, and permanency.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 \

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Tyler daRosa | Amergis Healthcare Services

Recruiter | Government Services

781-400-8283 | tydarosa@amergis.com

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.