Wellness Supervisor

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch•Bismarck, ND

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. We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Wellness Supervisor to support wellness activities for the youth we serve. Schedule: Flexible schedule to include days, evenings and weekends that meet the needs of the youth we serve. The Wellness Supervisor 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. They conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or recreation facilities. The Wellness Supervisor will work with a peer Wellness Coordinator to organize and promote 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. The Wellness Supervisor supervises Wellness Specialists to ensure programming is carried out.

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

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 and families through positive role-modeling and professional boundaries
Develop, implement, monitor and participate in wellness activities in a residential setting
Coordinate recreation activities with other departments (residential, clinical, Spiritual Life, Horse Therapy, Nursing & DMS)
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
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Engage, plan, and coordinate with the youth and treatment team in exploring activities that will help develop the youth’s skills, hobbies, interests
Discover and access resources in the community to build relationships to help meet needs and interests of clients
Implementation of wellness goals through individual sessions with youth
Complete monthly summaries, progress notes in individual programs to show client's progress in wellness programs
Work with youth to explore their interests inside and outside of treatment.