Residential Youth Counselor — 4‑Day Week (Trauma‑Informed)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer Day

Retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Residential Youth Counselor to support children in our residential program. You will supervise, guide, and provide trauma-informed care within a dedicated team focused on helping youths navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

This role offers a meaningful career with equity and inclusion commitments, a rotating schedule, and opportunities for professional development as you contribute to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience working with children, especially those with behavioral issues, is preferred.
• We offer training if you’re new to this field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children with engaging activities and maintain vigilant supervision.
• Participate as a treatment team member and keep the unit clean and orderly.
• Document handoffs and complete daily/weekly logs; finalize behavior/restraint/incident reports.
• Ensure safety standards and supervise phone calls and visits as directed by the child’s therapist.
• Attend required training and weekly staff meetings; contribute to quality improvement goals.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Residential Youth Counselor to support children in our residential program. You will supervise, guide, and provide trauma-informed care within a dedicated team focused on helping youths navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

This role offers a meaningful career with equity and inclusion commitments, a rotating schedule, and opportunities for professional development as you contribute to a