Part Time Residential Youth Counselor

Description Work For Good! Salary

$20.00/hr + up to $2/hr shift differential

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00AM-9:00AM

Position Overview

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part Time Residential Youth Counselor to work as part of a team providing supervision and trauma informed care of children within the residential program. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits

of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: Scheduled hours during the week. Flexibility to pick up additional shifts if desired. Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees. Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service. Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do

• Child
• Supervision: Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies. Maintain vigilant supervision of children. Facilitate structured activities, i.e., games, outdoor recreation, etc., if applicable. Assist children with hygiene, diet, getting ready for school, etc. Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma informed manner, supporting as needed.
• Team
• Participation: Participate as member of treatment team and maintain communication with the team. Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly.
• Data
• Management and
• Communication: Document required hand off communication. Complete daily/weekly logs on assigned children. Complete behavioral/restraint/incident reports before leaving shift.
• Safety &
• Compliance: Ensure safety standards and policies and procedures are followed. Monitor and supervise phone calls and visits as set by child’s therapist.
• Professional
• Development: Work on Quality Improvement goals. Attend required annual training and demonstrate competency in required areas. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

What We’ll Love About You

You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment. You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information. You are able to effectively communicate. You align with our mission, vision, and values. You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience One to Two years related experience and/or training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Residential environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.

Apply today!