Associates or Bachelor's Level Spring Internship

Children's Home Society of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Work-life balance

Professional development

Career development

Educational assistance

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is offering an internship opportunity for Associates or Bachelor-level students to work in our residential program, providing supervision and trauma-informed care to children.

You’ll join a compassionate team, earn $20 per hour with up to a $2/hr differential for evening, overnight and weekend shifts, and get support for balancing academics with hands-on professional development.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program with required internship hours.
• Ability to work in a residential setting with trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to collaborate across departments and participate in trainings.

Responsibilities

• Child Supervision: Nurture children through interactive strategies and maintain vigilant supervision.
• Team Participation: Work as a treatment team member and keep the unit clean and orderly.
• Data Management and Communication: Document handoffs and complete daily/weekly logs and incident reports.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety standards and monitor calls and visits per therapist guidance.
• Professional Development: Pursue Quality Improvement goals and attend required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education enrollment

Job description

Description

Work for Good!

Salary: $20 an hour

Shift Differential: up to a $2/hr shift differential for evening, overnight and weekend work.

Schedule: Monday-Fridays 2pm-10pm with Wednesdays from 12pm-10pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-10pm (can split shifts). Can Start Internship January 4th! We will work with you and your school schedule to get your hours!

Position Overview

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking Associates or Bachelor Level Interns 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 Interning at CHS

• Compensation: Earn $20 an hour while gaining valuable experience in your field.
• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to helping you achieve a balance between professional growth and academic success, ensuring your internship supports both areas effectively.
• Professional Development: Engage in hands-on learning and benefit from mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, helping you sharpen your skills and deepen your expertise.
• Career Development: Gain exposure to multiple departments, providing valuable career insights and potential opportunities for future employment.
• Educational Assistance: Receive support for your academic growth, with resources designed to help you further your education while gaining practical, real-world experience.

What You Will Do

• Child Supervision: Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies. Maintain vigilant supervision of children. Facilitate structured activities, i.e., games, outdoor recreation, etc., if applicable. Assist children with hygiene, diet, getting ready for school, etc. Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma informed manner, supporting as needed.
• Team Participation: Participate as member of treatment team and maintain communication with the team. Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly.
• Data Management and Communication: Document required hand off communication. Complete daily/weekly logs on assigned children. Complete behavioral/restraint/incident reports before leaving shift.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety standards and policies and procedures are followed. Monitor and supervise phone calls and visits as set by child’s therapist.
• Professional Development: Work on Quality Improvement goals. Attend required annual training and demonstrate competency in required areas. Attend and participate in weekly staff 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

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education program with a required number of hours for internship in related field.

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.