Wellness Specialist

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch•Minot, ND

5d•$21

About The Position

The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope where troubled kids and their families find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can—we help them find and become who they are. JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Wellness Specialist to support wellness activities for the youth we serve. Starting wage: $20.50 an hour Schedule: Weekday evenings and every other weekend. Part-Time are scheduled for 24 hours per week. Full-time is scheduled for 40 hours per week. What you will do: The Wellness Specialist is responsible for carrying out the deliverables of the wellness program as it relates to engaging youth in physical activity, hobby exploration, and skills development. The Wellness Specialist works with youth to explore their interests inside and outside of treatment. The Wellness Specialist assists in the scheduling, preparing, implementing, and cleaning up after activities with youth, which is done in either group settings or individually with youth, on or off-campus.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older at time of application. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a criminal background check, including child abuse and neglect.
Must have a current state driver's license
Must have an insurable driving record
1 year experience working with youth/families or completion of all training as required (ref NDCC 75-03-40-29)

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates that have a degree or certification in Physical Education, Personal Training or a similar field of expertise

Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with youth by providing guidance, support and offering advice
Engage, plan, and coordinate with the youth and treatment team in exploring activities that will help develop the youth’s skills, hobbies, interests
Engage youth through active participation in daily activities on or off-campus
Evaluate, assess, and respond to the youth’s physical and emotional needs in alignment with the individualized treatment plan, safety plan, cottage programming, and agency procedures
Monitor and maintain a safe environment for completing wellness activities
Be an advocate for youth and family
Assist in the implementation of wellness programming, such as Fit Rec, Running Group, Gardening, Recycling, and Summer Programming as directed by the Wellness Coordinator
Assist in the implementation of wellness goals through individual sessions with youth as directed by the Wellness Coordinator
Document weekly progress through Rec Tracking Forms and Goals Progress Notes

Benefits

Paid training (at full wage rate)
Work Today, Get Paid Today option
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Voluntary Vision Insurance
20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
STAR leadership program
Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift
Additional benefits for Full-Time employees include medical, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability