Youth Services Specialist (Corrections) - Platte Valley 1 / 5

The Youth Services Specialist is responsible for the oversight and safety of children or adolescents in a variety of secure setting care settings. The Youth Services Specialist will interact with the youth in a positive manner while assisting them with daily activities and implementing treatment plans.

The Youth Services Specialist 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.

Pay : $30 / hr

Please note there is orientation pay for the first two weeks. Apply to inquire about this.

Setting : Juvenile corrections

Location : openings in Golden, CO and Denver, CO

Hours : 40 / week, 4x10s

Shift : Day, Eve and Night

Orientation is 40 hours for the first 2 weeks

Notes : Ideal candidates have a passion for working with adolescents, have experience in corrections, security, secure juvenile residences or juvenile detention centers

Start : 8 / 4 and once every month

Contract Length : 6 months with opportunities to extend and go internal after contract completion

Minimum Requirements :

High School Diploma

Bilingual or multilingual may be preferred in some settings

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

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

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must Reside in Denver Metro

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.
• CO Specific Benefits : Medical / Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off / Company Holidays

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.