Night Crisis Worker

Night Crisis Worker

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Night Crisis Worker to provide program, case management, and crisis intervention services during the overnight for individuals and various shelter activities. 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 8 days out of a 14 day 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/hour + to $2/hour shift differential (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises.
• 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:

• Client Relations:
  Respond to crisis telephone calls, in person crisis counseling sessions, shelter intakes, and departures. Respond to the needs of shelter clients. Care for and supervise children in shelter. Assist in administration of medications to children in placement, as assigned. Transport clients as necessary.
• Data Management:
  Complete necessary forms and documentation.
• Outreach Services:
  Make appropriate referrals and coordinate services with other service providers.
• Professional Development:
  Complete required annual training. Maintain required certifications and proficiencies. Attend assigned meetings.
• Shelter
  
  Activities:
  
  Complete daily cleaning tasks for the facility. Complete maintenance chores as assigned. Prepare and serve breakfast, as needed. Perform laundry tasks. Assist with training needs of new employees.
• Staff Development:
  Assist with training needs of new employees.
• Safety, Policies and Procedures:
  Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.

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. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or Human Services field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Three years experience in human services preferred.

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.

Some exposure to cleaning chemicals, requiring attentive and safe utilization. Overnight hours. 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.