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Full Time Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description
Description

Work For Good!

Compensation: $20.00/hour + up to $2/hour shift differential pay

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday. Hours are 10:00pm-9:00am.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary . Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
  • Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
  • Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing . Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
  • Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:
  • Maintain vigilant supervision and nurture children through one-on-one communication and care.
  • Assist children with hygiene, diet, and getting ready for school.
  • Document required messages and complete daily reports.
  • Discipline as needed, respond to aggressive behavior, and maintain group order.
  • Screen, assess, and manage children’s pain. Contact RN or emergency 911 when necessary.
  • Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.
  • Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly. Bag and launder when necessary.

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

Experience/Education/Skills: Bachelor’s degree, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. High School Diploma or GED required

Physical Demands and Work Environment : 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. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Must successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EOE/AA.
Children's Home Society of South Dakota
Ross Leonhardt
801 North Sycamore
PO Box 1749
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
605.334.6004, 605-334-6004

 


Full-Time Employees Receive:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution up to 8%
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Plans
  • Student Loan Payments OR Tuition Reimbursement