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Youth Care Worker

Amergis

Reading, PAContract / Full-time$22/hrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$22/hr
Location
Reading, PA
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Youth Care Worker oversees the safety of children or adolescents in secure care settings, interacts with youth positively, assists with daily activities, and implements treatment plans. The role encourages positive behaviors through communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, and responds to emergencies and redirects youth when needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective Communication, nice to haveDecision-Making, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredAssociate's Degree in Social Sciences, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, or Child Development, nice to have2 Years' Youth Care Experience, requiredBilingual or Multilingual, nice to haveCPR, nice to haveTB Screening, nice to haveHealth Certificate, nice to haveMust Be 18+, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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 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:

  • 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: 2026-11-04

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