Full Time Overnight Residential Youth Counselor at Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Trauma Informed Care, Communication, Documentation, Behavior Management, Pain Assessment, Infection Control, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Organization, Attention To Detail, Client Interaction, Cultural Awareness

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Work For Good! Compensation: $20.00/hour + up to $2/hour shift differential pay Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and every other Saturday. Hours are 9:00pm-8:30am. Position Overview: Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Overnight Residential Youth Counselor to work as part of a team providing supervision and trauma informed care of children within the residential program. 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. Benefits of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: Work only 7 days out of a 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, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans. Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees. Competitive Compensation: $20 an hour plus up to $2 an hour shift differential (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises and opportunity for growth within. Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community. Retirement Plans: 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. Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees. What You Will Do: Maintain vigilant supervision and nurture children through one-on-one communication and care. Assist children with hygiene, diet, and getting ready for school. Document required messages and complete daily reports. Discipline as needed, respond to aggressive behavior, and maintain group order. Screen, assess, and manage children’s pain. Contact RN or emergency 911 when necessary. Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed. Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly. Bag and launder when necessary. What We’ll Love About You: You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment. You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information. You are able to effectively communicate. You align with our mission, vision, and values. You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients. Requirements Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Experience: 1-2 years related experience and/or training Physical Demands and Work Environment: Residential environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA. Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The counselor will maintain vigilant supervision and provide nurturing, trauma-informed care to children in the residential program, assisting with daily needs like hygiene and diet. Responsibilities also include documenting required information, managing group order, responding to aggressive behavior, and ensuring safety standards are followed.