Part Time Direct Care Staff-Parker

Hope Harbor; Parker (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Flexible schedule

Meals provided during shifts

Comprehensive paid training

Professional skills development

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Parker, SD, is seeking Direct Care Staff to engage and supervise teenage boys, focusing on life and social skills development. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive wages, and is set in a positive Christian environment. Ideal candidates will be passionate about mentoring youth and available for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Comprehensive training is provided to ensure staff are well-prepared for their responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teens in a guidance or mentoring role.
• Ability to provide a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage and guide teens in life and social skills.
• Supervise daily activities and provide consistent support.
• Facilitate a welcoming and Christian environment.

Skills

Engagement with teens

Supervision skills

Guidance in daily living

Life skills coaching

Social skills development

Job description

Overview

Direct Care Staff are responsible for the engagement, supervision, and guidance of teens at Hope Harbor with particular emphasis on life skills, social skills, daily living, and spiritual growth. Our Parker SD location serves boys ages 12-17 and houses six teens at a time with one staff on duty (up to 12 total with two staff). Shifts available include 2:30 pm-11:30 pm M-F, 8 am-4 pm or 4 pm-12 pm weekends. Part time is under 32 hours a week (up to three shifts a week, at least one shift a month required). This is an afternoon and evening weekday, and afternoon, evening, and overnight weekends, shift position. We do NOT offer weekday morning ("8am-5pm M-F") hours. Likely hours are Thursdays and weekends.

Hope Harbor is a Christian nonprofit ministry operating a group home for teen boys.

Position Includes:

• Competitive starting wage and increases
• Flexible schedule (four shifts per week full time, set or rotating optional)
• Meals provided during shift work
• Comprehensive training, fully paid
• Job shadow training, fully paid
• Professional skills development and mentoring
• Positive, encouraging Christian work environment in a rewarding field of work
• Located just a short distance outside of Sioux Falls

This position is NOT aDSP (direct support professional) or PCA (personal care assistant) position.