Full Time Residential Youth Counselor

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

1d • Onsite

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 of children within the residential program. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to Two years related experience and/or training.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Social Work Associates Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies.
• Maintain vigilant supervision of children.
• Facilitate structured activities, i.e., games, outdoor recreation, etc., if applicable.
• Assist children with hygiene, diet, getting ready for school, etc.
• Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma informed manner, supporting as needed.
• Participate as member of treatment team and maintain communication with the team.
• Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly.
• Document required hand off communication.
• Complete daily/weekly logs on assigned children.
• Complete behavioral/restraint/incident reports before leaving shift.
• Ensure safety standards and policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitor and supervise phone calls and visits as set by 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

• 4 days on, 3 days off in a row.
• Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• $20 to $22 an hour (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing.
• Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees