Full Time Youth Care Provider

Children's Home Society of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Youth Care Provider to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for the children in the shelter and perform other various shelter tasks. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required.
1 year of childcare experience required; personal or professional.
Valid Driver’s License preferred.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Education, or Human Service Field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain vigilant child supervision.
Assist children with hygiene, diet, dressing and bathing.
Assist with supervised visitations.
Assist with routine appointments for children and transport as necessary.
May assist in administration of medications to children.
Complete child departure requirements.
Complete behavioral, CPS reports and all necessary documentation by the end of each shift.
Utilize approved behavior management techniques to respond to behaviors.
Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.
Facilitate structured programs, i.e., games, outdoor recreation, etc.
Assist with daily, monthly and special event activities for children in shelter.
Assist with training needs of staff, interns, and volunteers.
May coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned.
Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.
Serve as back up for crisis telephone calls, drop-in counseling sessions, shelter intakes and departures.
Complete required annual training.
Maintain required certifications and proficiencies.
Attend assigned meetings.

Benefits

Working 8 days out of 14 day pay period
Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary.
Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA)
vision
dental
employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
$20 to $22/hour (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises
Generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront
10 paid holidays
8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing.
Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.