What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Crisis Advocate position at Children's Home Society of South Dakota?
Description
Salary: $20.00 (Depending on Education/Experience) up to a $2/hr shift differential pay.
Schedule:
Week 1: Sunday 7:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 7:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm
Week 2: Monday 7:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am-5:00pm, Friday 7:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm
Position Overview: Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Crisis Advocate to help provide crisis intervention services to individuals and support various shelter activities at Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety . 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:
- 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.
- 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’ll 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
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, or Human Services field preferred.
- Experience: Three years experience in human services preferred. References that can depict level of interest in working with individuals in crisis situations.
- Licensure: Valid driver’s license preferred
- Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by the office.
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/pre-employment checks. EEO/AA.
Salary : $20
