Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Work-life balance
comprehensive benefits
Financial/education assistance
competitive compensation
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Referral bonuses
Job Description
Children's Home Society of South Dakota is a compassionate and dedicated organization focused on providing trauma-informed care to children and families in need throughout the region. As a leading nonprofit, it offers shelter and support services that promote safety, healing, and positive development for vulnerable youth. Known for its commitment to equity and inclusion, Children's Home Society places a strong emphasis on fostering environments where every child feels supported and valued, helping them to overcome crises and thrive.
The organization seeks to hire a Youth Care Provider to join their team in a vital role that offers both crisis a... Show More
The organization seeks to hire a Youth Care Provider to join their team in a vital role that offers both crisis a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or human services preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in childcare preferred
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, sitting on the floor, lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks
- Ability to physically restrain a child as necessary while verbally communicating
- Capability to work 8 days out of a 14 day period as per schedule
- Commitment to equity and inclusion principles
- Excellent communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or human services preferred
- 1 year of experience in childcare preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
- Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds
Job Duties
- 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
- Complete behavioral, CPS reports and all necessary documentation by the end of each shift
- Utilize approved behavior management techniques to respond to behaviors
- Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed
- Facilitate structured programs such as games and outdoor recreation
- Assist with daily, monthly and special event activities for children in shelter
- Assist with training needs of staff, interns, and volunteers
- Coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned
- Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly
- Serve as back up for crisis telephone calls, drop-in counseling sessions, shelter intakes and departures
- Complete required annual training and maintain required certifications
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