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Teen Boys' Direct Care Staff

MN Adult and Teen Challenge·Buffalo, Minnesota

$21/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

Supervise clients in daily duties and activities within a residential rehabilitation program. Develop healthy relationships with clients while serving as a role model and mentor.

Play a critical role in leading our teen boys at our Lakeside facility in Buffalo!

Be the backbone of hope and healing.

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward.

Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible.

In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow.

That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

One full time shift

Tuesday - Saturday 3-11pm. Pay chart listed below.

Summary

Supervise clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, in a faith based, 12 month residential rehabilitation program setting.

  • Client supervision
  • Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.
  • Relationship building
  • Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.

Client Transportation

Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenges insurance carrier.

Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Client care

• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.

Interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to keep emotions under control.
  • Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.

Adaptability

  • Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions.
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Physical Demands

Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.

Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.

Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.

Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.

Educational/Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Documented 1 year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
  • Ability to successfully complete background check process.
  • Possession of a valid drivers license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organizations vehicle insurance carrier.
  • Must posses a MN state drivers license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state drivers license.

Compensation

Weekday 1st shift

(7am - 3pm): Base Rate $17/hr

Weekday 2nd shift: (3-11pm): $1/hr shift differential ($1 + base rate of $17 = $18/hr)

Weekday or Weekend 3rd shift (11pm - 7am): $4/hr shift differential ($4 + base rate of $17 = $21/hr)

Weekend 1st shift

  • $2/hr shift differential ($2 + base rate of $17 = $19/hr) and
  • Weekend 2nd shift: $3/hr shift differential ($3 + base rate of $17 = $20/hr)

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Candidates must have at least one year of documented freedom from chemical use problems.

  • high school
  • Confidentiality
  • Adaptability
  • Driving
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client supervision
  • Emotional regulation

Benefits

  • Opportunities to grow
  • Values-driven workplace
  • Supportive managers

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21/hr
Location
Buffalo, Minnesota
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MN Adult and Teen Challenge

Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. For over 30 years, Mn Adult and Teen Challenge has been restoring hope to people struggling with...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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