Youth Advocate Worker - Plymouth, MA

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a highly respected facility in Plymouth, MA seeking Youth Advocate Counselors to provides counseling to males between the ages of 14-22 in a Staff Secured DYS Program .

Only accepting male candidates due to being a male only population

Position Details:

• Location: Plymouth, MA

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

• Facility Type: DYS Program

• Schedule: 40 hours/wk 3p-11p

• + Thursday-Monday (Tuesday/Wednesday off)

• Salary: $25

The facility is seeking passionate, compassionate, service-oriented individuals to work in a staff secure setting with youth in the Department of Youth Services' care. 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. Work as part of a dedicated team to make a difference in a youth's life. This entry-level position is a terrific way for those interested in careers in human services or education to develop their skills and gain relevant experience working with youth.

Responsibilities:

• Engage actively with youth in a participatory and positive, strength based manner.

• Use principles and practices of youth development and trauma informed care to create a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

• Foster the youth's skills and interests and mentor their positive development.

• Implement program activities and maintain safe and effective program operations.

• Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among youth.

• Complete necessary paperwork and reporting requirements.

• Act in an ethical and professional manner, and maintain clear boundaries with youth, co-workers and supervisor(s).

• Implement applicable safety and emergency requirements including use of crisis prevention and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and one-two years related experience with the population.

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

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

• Must possess valid drivers license

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

• Ability to physically carry out Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• 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

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

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

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.