Full Time Night Crisis Worker

Children's Home Society of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Night Crisis Worker to provide program, case management, and crisis intervention services overnight for individuals and shelter activities. The role involves supporting shelter clients and children in placement, responding to crises, coordinating referrals, completing documentation, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming shelter environment. The organization emphasizes compassionate, trauma-informed care, equity, and inclusion. The position pays $20 per hour, with up to a $2-per-hour shift differential depending on experience. The schedule alternates between two weeks: Week 1 includes Sunday 10 p.m.–8 a.m., Tuesday 9 p.m.–8 a.m., and Wednesday 9 p.m.–8 a.m.; Week 2 includes Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, each 10 p.m.–8 a.m. Employees work eight days in each 14-day period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
Effective communication skills.
Organization and strong attention to detail.
Ability to interact professionally and kindly with clients and the public.
Awareness of and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of employees and clients.
Ability to bend and sit on the floor regularly.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to physically restrain a child using methods taught by the agency while communicating verbally with the child and other staff.
Ability to use cleaning chemicals attentively and safely.
Successful completion of all required background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a human services field.
Three years of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

Respond to crisis telephone calls and provide in-person crisis counseling.
Conduct shelter intakes and departures and respond to shelter clients’ needs.
Care for and supervise children in the shelter.
Assist with administering medications to children in placement, as assigned.
Transport clients as necessary.
Complete required forms and documentation.
Make appropriate referrals and coordinate services with other providers.
Complete required annual training, maintain certifications and proficiencies, and attend assigned meetings.
Complete daily facility cleaning tasks and assigned maintenance chores.
Prepare and serve breakfast as needed and perform laundry tasks.
Assist with training new employees.
Ensure safety standards and infection-control policies are followed.

Benefits

Two health insurance options: Traditional Plan and High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employer-paid group life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
Yearly merit-based raises.
Paid time off, including 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours for a community Day of Service.
Retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% profit sharing; employees are 100% vested after four years of credited service.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,000.
Work schedule of eight days per 14-day period.