Assistant Director of Residential Treatment

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Assistant Director of Residential Treatment supports the Residential Program in overseeing the daily operations and clinical aspects of the residential treatment program at Children’s Home Society. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care to youth residents and assists in maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Assistant Director serves as a key leadership team member, providing direct supervision to staff, supporting the implementation of individualized treatment plans, and helping foster a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for clients and staff. 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral or social sciences area with two years of relevant alternative childcare experience or a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences with four years of relevant alternative childcare experience.
• Valid driver's license preferred
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the residential treatment program in alignment with CHS's mission and applicable regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of therapeutic programming and resident routines.
• Supervise residential team leads and direct care staff in collaboration with the VP of Psychiatric Residential Treatment.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Coordinate and/or deliver staff training and ensure compliance with required competencies.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and support the development and monitoring of individualized treatment plans.
• Assist with behavioral oversight, including monitoring interventions, de-escalation strategies, and crisis responses.
• Conduct routine observations and walkthroughs to ensure treatment, integrity and positive milieu management.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and timeliness, including incident reports, daily logs, and treatment updates.
• Assist in preparation for audits and ensure adherence to licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain data tracking as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between frontline staff and leadership, facilitating effective communication and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, and medical staff to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Participate in meetings with families, agencies, and community partners as needed.
• Respond promptly to crises, providing leadership in behavioral escalations and emergencies.
• Support implementation and ongoing improvement of safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure staff are trained and proficient in crisis prevention and intervention techniques (e.g., SCM or equivalent).

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday; 8am to 5pm
• 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: $73,694.40 to $92,123.20 (depending on experience and education) 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director