Crisis Shelter Care Specialist

Children; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Shelter Assistant to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for individuals in shelter. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, CHS is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Join our team to help children and families—each day you’ll support safety, dignity, and positive outcomes through hands-on care, supervision, and coordination of services in a shelter setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education required.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license preferred.
• References that can depict level of interest in working with individuals in crisis.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by the office.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis telephone calls, in-person crisis counseling sessions, and shelter intakes and departures.
• Care of Children: Maintain vigilant child supervision, assist with hygiene, diet, dressing and bathing.
• Data Management: Complete necessary forms and documentation.
• Professional Development: Complete required annual training and maintain certifications.
• Safety, Policies and Procedures: Ensure safety standards are followed.
• Shelter Activities: Coordinate and facilitate shelter programs and keep the shelter clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Handling confidential information

Organized

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Personal computers

Office software

Job description

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Shelter Assistant to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for individuals in shelter. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, CHS is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Join our team to help children and families—each day you’ll support safety, dignity, and positive outcomes through hands-on care, supervision, and coordination of services in a shelter setting.