Part Time Youth Care Provider

Children's Home Society of South Dakota Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $200/mo)

Student Loan Repayment (up to $200/mo)

Competitive Pay (Starting at $20/h + $

Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Résumé du poste

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part-Time Youth Care Provider to support children in the shelter with crisis and non-crisis interventions. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, equity, and inclusion within a caring team.

You will supervise, assist with daily needs, and participate in program activities while maintaining safety standards. Evening hours support work-life balance, with potential for shifts and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of childcare experience preferred; personal or professional.

Responsabilités

• Care of Children: supervise, assist with hygiene, diet, dressing, bathing, and transport as needed.
• Assist with supervised visitations and routine appointments; may assist with medication administration.
• Behavior: complete behavioral/CPS reports and documentation by end of shift; apply behavior management techniques.
• Program/Operations: facilitate structured programs and activities; assist with staff training and events.
• Shelter operations: coordinate shelter programs; assist in keeping shelter clean and orderly; back up crisis calls and intakes.
• Professional development: complete annual training and maintain certifications; attend meetings.

Connaissances

Team player

Confidential information handling

Effective communication

Mission alignment

Organized

Professional client interactions

Cultural awareness

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Description

Work For Good!

Wage:

Starting at $20/hour with up to $2/hour shift differential (DOE)

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday - 7:00am to 11:30am

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.