Full Time Night Crisis Worker

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

1d•$20 - $22

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 people in crisis and shelter clients, including caring for and supervising children in shelter. The organization describes its approach as compassionate and trauma-informed and is committed to equity and inclusion. The position follows a two-week rotating overnight schedule. 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 from 10 p.m.–8 a.m. The stated wage is $20 per hour, plus up to $2 per hour in shift differential, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and pay 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 physically restrain a child using methods taught by the Agency while communicating verbally with the child and other staff.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a Human Services field preferred.
Three years of experience in human services preferred.
Team-player approach that promotes a positive work environment.
Alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

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 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 service providers.
Complete required annual training, maintain required 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

Work only 8 days in a 14-day period.
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 & Dismemberment insurance.
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 volunteering Day of Service.
Retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution each pay period after entry into the plan and up to an additional 5% profit sharing.
Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for referring new employees.