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Part-Time Crisis Advocate

Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description
Description

Work For Good!
Wage:

$20/hour + up to $2 shift differential

Schedule:

Week 1: Monday: 5pm-10pm, Friday: 5pm-10pm, Saturday: 5pm-10pm

Week 2: Sunday 12pm-10pm, Thursday: 5pm-10pm

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part-Time 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: Evening and weekend hours.
  • Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
  • Competitive Compensation: $20/hour + up to $2 shift differential
  • 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. 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.

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

$20.00/hr + up to $2/hr shift differential
Children's Home Society of South Dakota
Ross Leonhardt
801 North Sycamore
PO Box 1749
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
605.334.6004, 605-334-6004

 


Full-Time Employees Receive:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution up to 8%
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Plans
  • Student Loan Payments OR Tuition Reimbursement