Wellness Supervisor

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch•Bismarck, ND

7d•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. We help the kids no one else can—we help them find and become who they are. We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Wellness Supervisor to support wellness activities for the youth we serve.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older at the time of application.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a background check, including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle.
Must have a current driver's license & an insurable driving record.
Bachelor's degree form a four-year college or university OR one to two years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification in Physical Education, Personal Training or a similar field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Carrying out the deliverables of the wellness program as it relates to engaging youth in physical activity, hobby exploration, and skills development.
Conducting recreation activities with groups in public, private, or recreation facilities.
Organizing and promoting activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, all while considering the needs and interests of individual clients.
Supervising Wellness Specialists to ensure programming is carried out.
Building positive relationships with youth and families through positive role-modeling and professional boundaries.
Developing, implementing, monitoring and participating in wellness activities in a residential setting.
Coordinating recreation activities with other departments (residential, clinical, Spiritual Life, Horse Therapy, Nursing & DMS).
Engaging youth through active participation in daily activities on or off-campus.
Evaluating, assessing, and responding to the youth’s physical and emotional needs in alignment with the individualized treatment plan, safety plan, cottage programming, and agency procedures.
Monitoring and maintaining a safe environment for completing wellness activities.
Being an advocate for youth and family.
Communicating professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Engaging, planning, and coordinating with the youth and treatment team in exploring activities that will help develop the youth’s skills, hobbies, interests.
Discovering and accessing resources in the community to build relationships to help meet needs and interests of clients.
Implementation of wellness goals through individual sessions with youth.
Completing monthly summaries, progress notes in individual programs to show client's progress in wellness programs.
Working with youth to explore their interests inside and outside of treatment.