Residential Treatment Specialist

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch•Fargo, ND

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is searching for Residential Treatment Specialists on its Fargo, ND campus. The Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope and healing where children with psychiatric and behavioral issues find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can find and become who they are. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, work with a great team, and have opportunities to learn and grow, the Ranch might be the place for you! Starting Wage: $20/hour plus benefits with option to have on-demand daily pay

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old
Pass a thorough background check including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle
Pass a employment screening physical
Have a current driver's license and insurable driving record
Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

preference given to candidates with college coursework

Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with children and their families
Create a warm and welcoming environment that provides a safe place for kids to grow and learn.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team (therapist, residential supervisors, nurses, spiritual life and wellness staff, etc.)
Participate in clinically-based activities as assigned by the Residential Supervisor (one-on-one activities with kids, group facilitation and participation, mentoring, etc.)
Supervise youth while they are on campus and in the community
Motivate, de-escalate, and coach youth through difficult behaviors
Engage with youth through active participation in daily activities
Teach daily living and coping skills based on each child's individualized treatment plan
Model a culture of purpose, caring, and learning
Must be comfortable working in and creating a trauma-informed environment

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents
Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies
Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health
Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
Seven paid holidays each year
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
STAR leadership program
Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift
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