Full Time Residential Youth Counselor

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time 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.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
1-2 years of experience working with children, especially those with behavioral issues, is preferred.
You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
You are able to effectively communicate.
You align with our mission, vision, and values.
You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

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 of work with 3 consecutive days off
Competitive Compensation: $20.00/hour (DOE) + $2/hour shift differential with yearly merit increases
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
additional voluntary life and critical illness plans
Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees
40 hours upfront PTO
10 paid holidays
8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community
3% employer contribution each pay period for retirement plans
up to an additional 5% annual contribution for retirement plans
Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees