Job Description
Description
Work For Good! Wage: $20/hour (DOE) + up to $2/hour shift differential
Schedule: Week 1: Tuesday 2pm-12am, Wednesday 2pm-12am, Thursday 2pm-12am, Saturday 2pm-12am
Week 2: Sunday 2pm-12am, Monday 2pm-12am, Thursday 2pm-12am, Friday 2pm-12am
Position Overview:Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Crisis Advocate to provide crisis intervention services to individuals and support 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: 4 day work week
- 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 (DOE) + up to $2/hour shift differential 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:- 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.
- Outreach Services: Make appropriate referrals and coordinate services with other service providers. Provide Court Advocacy as assigned.
- Data Management: Complete necessary forms and documentation.
- Professional Development: Complete required annual training. Maintain required certifications and proficiencies. Attend assigned meetings.
- Shelter Activities: May coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned. Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly. Care for and supervise children staying in shelter as assigned.
- Training: Assist with training needs of staff, interns and volunteers.
- 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 preferred.
- Experience: Three years experience in human services preferred.
- Licensure: Valid driver’s license referred.
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 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.
Apply today!
Salary Description
$20/hour (DOE) + up to $2/hour shift differential