Relief Residential Youth Counselor
Children's Home Society of South Dakota·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Children's Home Society of South Dakota·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Relief Residential Youth Counselor provides supervision and trauma-informed care to children within a residential program. Responsibilities include facilitating structured activities, maintaining unit cleanliness, and documenting behavioral reports.
$20.00 per hour + up to $2/hr shift differential.
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).
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking Relief Residential Youth Counselors 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. 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.
of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: Schedule on an as needed basis. Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees. What You’ll 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 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. 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.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s degree is 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.
Market context
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