Full Time Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Description

Compensation: 

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

Schedule: 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday 9pm to 8:30am 

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Overnight Residential Youth Counselor 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.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: Work only 7 days out of a 14 day pay period.
• 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.
• Competitive Compensation: $20 an hour plus up to $2 an hour shift differential  (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises and opportunity for growth within. 
• 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

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 1-2 years related experience and/or training

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Residential environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. 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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/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.