Relief (PRN) Shelter Assistant

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

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Relief (PRN) Shelter Assistant to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for individuals in shelter. The role supports shelter clients and children through crisis response, supervision, care, transportation, case management assistance, documentation, and shelter activities. The organization describes its approach as compassionate and trauma-informed and is committed to equity and inclusion. This position has no set schedule. Relief staff fill vacant shifts for full-time and part-time employees and may pick up hours during days, evenings, weekends, or overnights. Typical hours range from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Pay is $20 per hour, with up to a $2-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school education required.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
Effective communication skills.
Organization and strong attention to detail.
Ability to interact professionally and kindly with clients and the public.
Awareness of and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of employees and clients.
Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software used by the office.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.
Ability to bend and sit on the floor regularly; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to physically restrain a child using techniques taught by the Agency while verbally communicating with the child and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license preferred.
References that can depict level of interest in working with individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

Respond to crisis telephone calls and provide in-person crisis counseling.
Conduct shelter intakes and departures and respond to shelter clients’ needs.
Assist in making CPS reports and complete client follow-up calls.
Transport clients as necessary.
Assist with case management duties as assigned.
Maintain vigilant supervision of children.
Assist children with hygiene, diet, dressing, and bathing.
Assist with supervised visitations and routine appointments for children, including transportation as necessary.
Complete child departure requirements.
Complete necessary forms and documentation.
Complete required annual training and maintain required certifications and proficiencies.
Attend assigned meetings.
Ensure safety standards and infection-control policies are followed.
Coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned.
Help keep the shelter clean and orderly.