Amergis Healthcarehas an opportunity for a compassionate Youth Advocate to work in Framingham, MA. This entry-level role offers a chance to gain skills and experience in human services and education. Pay: $25/hour Qualifications: + Fluency in the English language + Experience as a coach/mentor working with at risk youth Schedule: 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 11pm Job Duties: 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. + 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. Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBShealth benefits with Medical, Vision, and Dental options, Paid Time OffPrograms, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, andEmployee Assistance and Work/Life Program including Counseling Services If you areinterested in hearing more about this position please apply online and one ofour National Recruitment Managers will reach out to you. 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.