Residential Treatment Specialist​/Direct Care - Stay & Grow

Residential Treatment Specialist

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is looking for compassionate, dependable Residential Treatment Specialists to join our team in Minot, ND, serving children and teens ages 5–17. At Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, you'll find more than a job — you'll find purpose. Every day, we help children and families overcome trauma, build resilience, and discover new possibilities through compassionate care and meaningful relationships.

Our team creates a safe, supportive environment where young people can heal, grow, and succeed. If you're looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact, be part of a supportive team, and help change lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Wage: $20/hour (plus benefits) with an additional Stay & Grow Bonus Opportunity

Schedule:

We are currently hiring part-time and full-time employees for the following shifts:

• A Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• B Shift: 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• C Shift: 10 pm to 8 am (awake overnights)

Weekend Rotations:
All full-time and part-time employees are required to work every other weekend as part of the regular schedule.

For part-time positions, we offer flexible scheduling options, including 4–6 hour shifts, as well as 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. Split shifts may also be available based on department needs.

Training Requirements:
While we offer a variety of shifts, we do have mandatory trainings that are held during normal business hours (M-F, 8 to
5) in the first 30 days that must be completed prior to being assigned scheduled shifts.

What You Will Do

As a Residential Treatment Specialist (RTS), you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and teens ages 5–17 by providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment where they can learn, grow, and heal. In this hands-on role, you'll build positive relationships with youth, teach life and social skills, encourage healthy behaviors, and help them work toward their individual treatment goals.

Every day is different—you may help with daily routines, lead activities, support therapy goals, respond to challenging behaviors with compassion, document progress, and communicate with families and your team. We're looking for caring, dependable individuals who enjoy working with children, stay calm under pressure, and want to make a lasting impact. You'll work as part of a supportive team in a trauma-informed environment that values a PCL Culture of Purpose, Caring, and Learning.

If you're passionate about helping young people succeed and want a career where what you do truly matters, we'd love to have you join our team.

Purpose:

See each child for their potential—not their past.

• Build positive, trusting relationships that help youth reach their goals.
• Coach, encourage, and role model healthy behaviors every day.
• Supervise and support youth in both residential and community settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Help youth develop the life skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Caring:
Create a safe, welcoming environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive.

• Respond to youth with compassion using trauma-informed care.
• Partner with parents, therapists, case workers, and other professionals to support each child's progress.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and support youth in achieving their goals.
• Help create a structured, positive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Document observations, behaviors, and progress to support each youth's treatment.

Learning:
Never stop growing—for yourself or the youth you serve.

• Participate in ongoing training to strengthen your skills and provide the highest quality care.
• Engage youth in therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities that promote growth and development.
• Work collaboratively with your team to continuously improve the care and support we provide.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 or older at the time of application. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check, including child abuse and neglect.
• Preferred:
  An insurable motor vehicle driving record.
• Post-secondary studies in social science, psychology, behavioral health, or human…