Relief (PRN) Residential Youth Counselor
About The Position
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor to work as part of a team providing supervision and trauma-informed care to children in its residential program. The role involves nurturing and supervising children, supporting their daily needs and emotional regulation, participating in treatment-team communication, maintaining records, and following safety standards and agency procedures. The position is PRN, with a minimum of 16 hours every two weeks. The schedule includes weekday evenings from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and weekend days from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with up to a $2 per hour shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One to two years of related experience and/or training.
- Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.
- Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Organized with strong attention to detail.
- Able to interact professionally and kindly with clients and the public.
- Able to demonstrate awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of employees and clients.
- Must be able to physically restrain a child using methods taught by the agency while verbally communicating with the child and other staff.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Social Work Associate licensure preferred.
- Team player who promotes a positive work environment.
- Alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
- Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies and maintain vigilant supervision.
- Facilitate structured activities, such as games and outdoor recreation, when applicable.
- Assist children with hygiene, diet, and getting ready for school.
- Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma-informed manner and provide support as needed.
- Participate as a member of the treatment team and maintain communication with the team.
- Help keep the residential unit clean and orderly.
- Document handoff communications and complete daily or weekly logs for assigned children.
- Complete behavioral, restraint, and incident reports before leaving the shift.
- Ensure safety standards, policies, and procedures are followed.
- Monitor and supervise phone calls and visits as directed by the child’s therapist.
- Work on Quality Improvement goals.
- Attend required annual training and demonstrate competency in required areas.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Benefits
- Work-life balance through selecting available days, with a minimum of 16 working hours every two weeks.
- Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for referring new employees.
- Starting wage of $20 per hour plus up to a $2 per hour shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
