Job Description
Description
Work For Good! Wage: $20.00/hr + up to a $2/hr shift differential
Schedule: Typical Hours range from 7am-10pm Sunday-Saturday. Employees in this position do not have a set schedule, but will work vacant shifts, filling in for full-time and part-time staff. You would have the option of picking up hours during days, evenings, weekends and/or overnights.
Position Overview:Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Shelter Assistant to provide crisis and non-crisis intervention services for individuals in shelter. 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.
What You'll Do:- Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis telephone calls, in-person crisis counseling sessions, and shelter intakes and departures. Respond to the needs of shelter clients. Assist in making CPS reports. Complete client follow-up call backs. Transport clients as necessary. Assist with case management duties as assigned.
- Care of Children: Maintain vigilant child supervision. Assist children with hygiene, diet, dressing and bathing. Assist with supervised visitations. Assist with routine appointments for children and transport as necessary. Complete child departure requirements.
- Data Management: Complete necessary forms and documentation.
- Professional Development: Complete required annual training. Maintain required certifications and proficiencies. Attend assigned meetings.
- Safety, Policies and Procedures: Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.
- Shelter Activities: May coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned. Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.
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 for respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employee and clients.
Benefits:- Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS can earn up to $1,000
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: High school education required
- Licensure: Valid driver’s license preferred.
- References that can depict level of interest in working with individuals in crisis.
- Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by the office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:Environment focused on care of individuals in crisis situations. The employee is regularly required to bend and sit on the floor. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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 successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EOE/AA.
Join us at Children's Home Society and truly
"Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.
Apply today! Salary Description
$20.00/hr + up to $2/hr shift differential