Youth Residential Counselor

Amergis Healthcare has a contract opportunity for a Youth Care Worker at a residential facility in Allenstown, NH. Pay: $25/hour Qualifications: • Must be at least 21 years old • High school diploma or equivalency and meet one of the following pre-service training and education requirements: • An associate’s or higher degree with a minimum of 12 credits in the field of human services, or another field related to residential care, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university • The equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with children, either as a paid employee or volunteer, including work as a para-professional in a public school • Any combination of college credits in human services and experience with children that total 2 years, as follows :Two years of full-time college shall equal 60 credits/Two years of full-time employment shall equal 3,000 hours/One credit shall equal 50 hours of experience • Documentation of 7 years of parenting experience; or the equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with adults in a licensed residential setting • Prior experience with children with emotional/behavioral challenges preferred • Ability to de-escalate crises verbally and intervene physically if required • Ability to obtain certification in CPI, First Aid/CPR (training provided) • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure Schedule: 40 hours per week, Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday • Weekday shifts: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Weekend and holiday shifts: 8:00 AM –11:00 PM Job description: This role involves working in a residential and educational facility serving boys ages 6–14 who have experienced trauma, neglect, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Nestled on 100+ acres in Allenstown, NH—just 10 minutes south of Concord and 15 minutes north of Manchester—these intensive therapeutic and academic programs help students grow emotionally, socially, and academically.This position provides direct care, guidance, and support for boys in a structured, trauma-informed environment. Residential Counselors model healthy behaviors, teach life skills, and participate in therapeutic interventions to help each child build resilience and confidence. Duration: 22 weeks with temp to perm options Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits, Paid Time Off Programs, College Partnership benefits, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including free Counseling Services Not the perfect fit for you? We’d love to find the job that is! We staff hundreds of facilities nationwide so please submit your application today and connect with a National Recruitment Manager who will match you with opportunities tailored to your skills, goals, and preferences. 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.