Residential Treatment Specialist I - Weekends Only
About The Position
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is hiring a part-time Residential Treatment Specialist I in Minot, North Dakota, serving children and teens ages 5–17. The role provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can learn, grow, and heal. Specialists build positive relationships, teach life and social skills, encourage healthy behaviors, and help youth work toward individual treatment goals. This hands-on role includes helping with daily routines, leading activities, supporting therapy goals, responding compassionately to challenging behaviors, documenting progress, and communicating with families and team members. Specialists supervise and support youth in residential and community settings and collaborate with parents, therapists, case workers, and other professionals. Care is trauma-informed and grounded in the Ranch's PCL Culture of Purpose, Caring, and Learning. The weekend schedule is typically 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with flexibility in hours and the possibility of eight-hour shifts. Mandatory training takes place during normal weekday business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Ranch will coordinate training schedules with weekend staff. The starting wage is $20 per hour. The position offers opportunities to progress to RTS II and RTS III roles.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass a criminal background check, including child abuse and neglect.
Nice To Haves
- An insurable motor vehicle driving record.
- Post-secondary studies in social science, psychology, behavioral health, or a human service-related field.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships that help youth reach their goals.
- Coach, encourage, and role model healthy behaviors.
- Supervise and support youth in residential and community settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Help youth develop life skills and confidence.
- Respond compassionately using trauma-informed care.
- Partner with parents, therapists, case workers, and other professionals to support each child's progress.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and support youth in achieving their goals.
- Help create a structured, positive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Document observations, behaviors, and progress to support each youth's treatment.
- Participate in ongoing training.
- Engage youth in therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities.
- Collaborate with the team to continuously improve care and support.
Benefits
- Option to get paid daily through Daily Pay.
- Paid training at full wage.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with 100% employer match up to 5%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off, accrued based on hours worked.
- Seven paid holidays each year.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Voluntary vision insurance.
- Hospital and accident coverage starting January 2027.
- Pet insurance starting January 2027.
- 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
