Part Time Youth Care Provider at Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Child Supervision, Behavior Management, Case Documentation, Patient Transport, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Program Facilitation, Confidentiality, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Competence

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Work For Good! Wage: Starting at $20/hour with up to $2/hour shift differential (DOE) Schedule: Week 1: Sunday: 7am-1pm, Tuesday: 6pm-9pm, Thursday: 6pm-9pm Friday: 6pm-9pm Week 2: Thursday: 6pm-10pm, Friday: 6pm-10pm, Saturday: 7am-1pm Position Overview: Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part-Time 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. Benefits of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: Part-Time hours in the evening to still have your day! Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees. Competitive Compensation: Starting at $20/hour with up to $2/hour shift differential (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises. Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees. What You Will Do: Care of Children: 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. Child Behavior: Complete behavioral, CPS reports and all necessary documentation by the end of each shift. Utilize approved behavior management techniques to respond to behaviors. Safety, Policies and Procedures: Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed. Program Management: 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. Shelter Activities: 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. Professional Development: Complete required annual training. Maintain required certifications and proficiencies. Attend assigned meetings. 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 or GED. Experience: 1 year of childcare experience preferred; personal or professional Physical Demands and Work Environment: Environment focused on care of individuals in crisis situations. The employee is regularly required to bend and sit on the floor. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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. 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

Provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for children in a shelter, including supervision, hygiene assistance, and behavior management. Facilitate structured programs and maintain all necessary documentation and safety standards.