Wellness Specialist

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch • Minot, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a place of hope where troubled kids and their families find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. They help kids that no one else can. This role supports wellness activities for the youth served, engaging them in physical activity, hobby exploration, and skills development. The specialist works with youth to explore their interests inside and outside of treatment, assisting in scheduling, preparing, implementing, and cleaning up after activities in group or individual settings, 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

• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED