Children's Home Society of South Dakota·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provide supervision and trauma-informed care for children within a residential program, including facilitating structured activities and assisting with daily hygiene and diet. Maintain detailed documentation of behavioral logs and incident reports while collaborating with a treatment team.
Description Work for Good!
Starting at $20.00/hour (depending on experience and education) plus up to $2/hour shift differential.
Sunday 8am-10pm, Monday 2pm-10pm, Tuesday 2pm-10pm and Wednesday 11am-10 pm or 10 am-6 pm (these hours rotate every other week) **Schedule does rotate every 6 months to work Wednesday-Saturday**
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full 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.
of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: 4 days of work with 3 consecutive days off Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans. Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees. Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community. 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.
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.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
1-2 years of experience working with children, especially those with behavioral issues, is preferred. We offer training if you’re new to this field. Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future—one child at a time.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.
Market context
Residential youth counselor roles in South Dakota often draw steady interest because programs need staff who can support youth with behavioral needs in structured settings. This role is competitive for candidates with a high school diploma or GED, and especially for those with a bachelor’s degree and experience working with children who have behavioral issues. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your background-check readiness and highlight any direct youth-care experience in your application.
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