Full Time Crisis Advocate

Description

Salary: $20.00 + (Depending on Education/Experience) + up to a $2/hr shift differential pay.

Schedule:

Week 1: Sunday: 8am-6pm. Monday 10am-8pm. Wednesday 10am-8pm.  Thursday 10am-8am.

Week 2: Monday: 10am-8pm. Tuesday 10am-8pm. Friday 8am-6pm. Saturday 8am-6pm.

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.