Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Counselor — 4‑Day Week

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on / 3 off

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement up to $200/mo

Paid holidays

PTO 40 hours upfront

Life insurance

Job summary

Children's Home Society is seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Residential Youth Counselor to join our residential program team. In this role, you’ll provide supervision, guidance, and trauma-informed care while working alongside a dedicated team committed to helping children navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be a positive, consistent presence in a child’s life when they need it most.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Child Supervision: Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies. Maintain vigilant supervision of children.
• 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.
• Safety First: 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Children's Home Society is seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Residential Youth Counselor to join our residential program team. In this role, you’ll provide supervision, guidance, and trauma-informed care while working alongside a dedicated team committed to helping children navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be a positive, consistent presence in a child’s life when they need it most.