Children's Home Society of South Dakota·Rapid City, South Dakota
Provide supervision and trauma-informed care for children within a residential program, including facilitating structured activities and assisting with daily hygiene. Maintain detailed behavioral logs and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure safety and compliance with agency policies.
Description Work For Good! Wage: $20 to $22 an hour (DOE)
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a 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 on, 3 days off in a row. 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. Competitive Compensation: 20 to $22 an hour (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises. 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 an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. 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.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience One to Two years related experience and/or training. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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!
Market context
In South Dakota, residential youth counselor roles often reflect steady demand in settings serving children and adolescents who need structured support and supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, Social Work Associates licensure, and one to two years of related experience, along with the physical ability to use agency-taught restraint techniques. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with youth care and your readiness for the role’s safety expectations before applying.
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