Part Time Crisis Advocate

Description

Wage:

$20/hour + up to $2 shift differential

Schedule:

Week 1 - Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm, Friday: 4pm to 8pm, Saturday: 10am to 8pm

Week 2 - Sunday: 10am to 8pm, Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm, Friday: 4pm to 8pm

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.