Residential Treatment Specialist - 7AM - 3PM Shift at Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch

Fargo, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Creating Welcoming Environment, Team Collaboration, Clinical Activity Participation, Youth Supervision, Motivation, De-escalation, Coaching, Active Engagement, Teaching Daily Living Skills, Coping Skills Instruction, Trauma-Informed Environment, Background Check Passing, Driving Record Management, Advocacy

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

---------------------------------------- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is searching for Part-Time Residential Treatment Specialists on its Fargo, ND campus. The Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope and healing where children with psychiatric and behavioral issues find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can find and become who they are. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, work with a great team, and have opportunities to learn and grow, the Ranch might be the place for you! Starting Wage: $20/hour plus benefits with option to have on-demand daily pay Schedule: 7:00AM to 3:00 PM Shift Responsibilities: In providing for the day-to-day care of Ranch residents, Residential Treatment Specialists: * Build positive relationships with children and their families * Create a warm and welcoming environment that provides a safe place for kids to grow and learn. * Work collaboratively with the treatment team (therapist, residential supervisors, nurses, spiritual life and wellness staff, etc.) * Participate in clinically-based activities as assigned by the Residential Supervisor (one-on-one activities with kids, group facilitation and participation, mentoring, etc.) * Supervise youth while they are on campus and in the community * Motivate, de-escalate, and coach youth through difficult behaviors * Engage with youth through active participation in daily activities * Teach daily living and coping skills based on each child's individualized treatment plan * Model a culture of purpose, caring, and learning * Must be comfortable working in and creating a trauma-informed environment Qualifications: Residential Treatment Specialists must: * Be at least 21 years old * Pass a thorough background check including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle * Pass a employment screening physical * Have a current driver's license and insurable driving record * Have a high school diploma or equivalent (preference given to candidates with college coursework) Why choose Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch? Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission. Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives. The warm, collaborative, inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. Our Culture of Purpose is exemplified by idealism and altruism. We are tolerant, compassionate, and respectful people trying to do good for the long-term future of children and families. The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and be willing to advocate for resources to ensure each resident reaches their goals. Our Culture of Caring is built on relationships and mutual trust. We are warm, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of each other. We are united by loyalty, and leaders emphasize sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships. We respect all voices, cultures, and perspectives. We treat all with dignity. At the Ranch, you will work in a faith-based organization that believes employees must care for themselves before they can help others become their best selves. Our Culture of Learning is exemplified by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity. We are inventive and open-minded, explore alternatives, and encourage new ideas. We are united by curiosity; leaders emphasize innovation, knowledge, and adventure. We own our mistakes, learn from them, and move on. At the Ranch, you will learn new skills through mentoring and support from our practiced experts. Benefits: As we support treatments that care for others, we also care for our employee's professional personal growth and well-being. Full-time employees receive the following benefits. * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5% * Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents * Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan * Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies * Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health * Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked) * Seven paid holidays each year * Dependent Care Flex Spending Account * Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance * 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations * STAR leadership program * Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift * Work Today, Get Paid Today option

Responsibilities

Residential Treatment Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day care of Ranch residents, which includes building positive relationships, creating a safe environment, and working collaboratively with the treatment team. Duties also involve supervising youth, coaching through difficult behaviors, and teaching daily living and coping skills based on individualized treatment plans.