Youth Care Worker
Loysville, PAContract / Full-time$1,200/wkSeen 3w ago
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Job overview
The Youth Care Worker is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safety of children and adolescents in secure care settings, interacting positively, assisting with daily activities, and implementing treatment plans while displaying a professional, caring attitude.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for the oversight and safety of children or adolescents in a variety of secure setting care settings. The Youth Care Worker will interact with the youth in a positive manner while assisting them with daily activities and implementing treatment plans.
The Youth Care Worker will display a professional and caring attitude and will encourage positive behaviors through effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. The Youth Care Worker will respond to emergencies and assist in the redirection of youth when needed.
Minimum Requirements:
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Associate’s Degree in social sciences, counseling, behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or child development preferred
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the care, custody, or personal guidance of youth
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Bilingual or multilingual may be preferred in some settings
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Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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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:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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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: 0773
Contract Duration: 36
Pay Rate: $1200 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-26T16:10:44
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