Relief (PRN) Shelter Assistant
About The Position
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Shelter Assistant to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for individuals in shelter. The role includes responding to crisis calls and in-person counseling, supporting shelter clients and children, completing documentation, and helping maintain a safe, orderly shelter. The organization emphasizes compassionate, trauma-informed care and equity and inclusion. This is a relief (PRN) position with no set schedule. Employees fill vacant shifts for full-time and part-time staff and may pick up hours during days, evenings, weekends, or overnights. Typical operating hours range from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, with shifts potentially available outside those hours. The work environment focuses on caring for individuals in crisis. The employee must complete required background and pre-employment checks.
Requirements
- High school education.
- References that can depict the applicant’s level of interest in working with individuals in crisis.
- Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by the office.
- 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.
- Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks.
- Must be able 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; and physically restrain a child using methods taught by the Agency while communicating verbally with the child and other staff.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to crisis telephone calls and in-person crisis counseling sessions, and support shelter intakes and departures.
- Respond to shelter clients’ needs and assist with CPS reports.
- Complete client follow-up calls and assist with assigned case management duties.
- Transport clients as necessary.
- Supervise children vigilantly and assist them with hygiene, diet, dressing, and bathing.
- Assist with supervised visitations and children’s routine appointments, including transportation as necessary.
- Complete child departure requirements.
- Complete necessary forms and documentation.
- Complete annual training, maintain required certifications and proficiencies, and 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.
Benefits
- Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS can earn up to $1,000.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
