Part Time Residential Youth Counselor

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

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part 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.
• One to Two years related experience and/or training.
• Physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• Capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Align with our mission, vision, and values.
• Organized and able to pay strong attention to detail.
• Able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• 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

• Scheduled hours during the week.
• Flexibility to pick up additional shifts if desired.
• Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED