Juvenile Justice Aide - Pittston, PA

Amergis is looking for Juvenile Justice Aides. Aides will monitor and facilitate the campus. There are all male and all female campuses of residents between the ages of 13 and 20. Previous military, law enforcement, and corrections experience is recommended. $30 an hour at 40 hours per week. Aides will be trained in restraining and will need to be comfortable restraining and breaking up physical altercations when needed. We are seeking individuals who can develop effective relationships with court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems and provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors. If you would like an opportunity to join our team efforts to help court-adjudicated youth become more responsible, contributing individuals in their communities ,follow the application instructions.This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth. You will actively engage with court-adjudicated youth requiring guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services in a secure or restricted setting; provide for the physical care, custody, and supervision of the youths' daily activities that include recreation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, work assignments, and program requirements; and assist professional staff in implementing treatment plans and reporting youths' progress in attaining goals. You will communicate with youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitude. You will maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth; use appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment. Training will be provided. You will provide guidance in social and emotional growth by role modeling values and ideals that elicit a genuine desire in court-adjudicated youth to change behaviors.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.