Relief Residential Youth Counselor

Children's Home Society of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance: Weekend/Evening Shift Flexibility

Competitive Compensation

Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Job summary

Children's Home Society of South Dakota seeks a Part-Time Residential Youth Counselor for their Sioux Falls location. In this role, you will provide supervision and trauma-informed care for children in a residential program, ensuring their safety and wellbeing through various activities.

You will work as part of a team, documenting children's progress and communicating with staff to promote an inclusive and supportive environment.

The position offers competitive compensation of $20 an hour plus shift differentials and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Entry level with one to two years of related experience preferred.
• Must be organized and pay strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies.
• Maintain communication with treatment team and assist in unit upkeep.
• Document required hand-off communication and complete reports.
• Ensure safety standards and policies are followed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Work For Good!

Wage: $20 an hour plus up to $2 an hour shift differential

Schedule: Scheduled on a PRN (as needed) basis. Opportunities to schedule shifts in advance. Schedule ranges Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm (needs to work whole shifts), Saturdays and Sundays 8am-10pm (can split shifts on weekends).

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part‑Time Residential Youth Counselor 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.

Benefits of Employment:

• Work-Life Balance: Weekend/Evening Shift with the opportunity for flexibility.
• Competitive Compensation: $20 an hour plus up to $2 an hour shift differential
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

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: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Entry Level Position. One to Two years related experience and/or training. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Social Work Associates Preferred.
• 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.