Team Coordinator

Job Type


Full-time

Description



Work for Good!

Salary:

Starting at $22.00/hour (depending on experience and education) plus up to $2/hour shift differential.

Schedule:

Wednesday 11am-10pm or 10am-6pm (hours rotating every other week) Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 2pm-10pm and Saturday 7am-

9pm. *Schedule does rotate every 6 months to a Sunday-Wednesday schedule with similar hours.

Position Overview:

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Team Coordinator to supervise a team of residential youth counselors within a residential unit and model supervision and trauma informed care of children. 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 days of work with 3 consecutive days off
• Compensation: Starting at $22.00/hour (depending on experience and education) plus up to $2/hour shift differential.
• 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 up to an additional 5% annual contribution . 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:

• Child Supervision: Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies. Maintain vigilant supervision of children. Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma informed manner, supporting as needed.

• Team Management: Report critical information to treatment team/next shift team as needed by end of shift. Assume Residential Youth Counselor tasks for breaks and take kids as needed. Review and approve the schedule of therapeutic daily activities by direct care staff. Oversee/conduct required shift logs/documentation. Focuses on relationship building. Puts the needs of the team before their own. Organize and implement two team building activities a year.

• Professional Development: Attend required annual training and demonstrate competency in required areas. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings. Work on Quality Improvement goals.

• Med Administration: Administer medications according to Agency policy.

• Safety and Policies: Ensure campus buildings are secure and report any suspicious activity. Ensure safety standards and policies and procedures are followed. All delegated drills are completed.

• Supervision and Coaching: Monitor performance and conduct one-on-one meetings and reviews. Review and coach on behavior/restraint/incident reports before leaving shift, or before their next shift if circumstances warrant. Delegates tasks in a balanced manner to strengthen the team. Act as a resource for staff questions and collaborate on therapeutic treatment strategies.

• Staff Development: Assist in training new and existing staff. Model and coach on giving and receiving feedback.

• Trauma Informed: Provides encouraging and constructive feedback. TC will ensure the unit environment is trauma informed. The environment will be warm, inviting and therapeutic. Decorated, clean, well-organized, fully supplied with necessary items as well as activities and hobby items. Damaged and non-working items will be removed and replaced promptly. Prior to shift change, the TC will discuss client and unit changes or needs with the team starting shift, to ensure quality communication.

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 or GED required.
• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or related field is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience working with children who have behavioral issues.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future-one child at a time.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.


Salary Description


Starting at $22.00/hour (DOE)