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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is Hiring a Wellness Specialist Near Minot, ND
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Starting wage: $20.50 an hour
Schedule: Weekday evenings and every other weekend. Approximately 24 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase hours.
What you will do: The Wellness Specialist is responsible for carrying out the deliverables of the wellness program as it relates to engaging youth in physical activity, hobby exploration, and skills development. The Wellness Specialist works with youth to explore their interests inside and outside of treatment. The Wellness Specialist assists in the scheduling, preparing, implementing, and cleaning up after activities with youth, which is done in either group settings or individually with youth, on or off-campus.
Purpose
- Build positive relationships with youth by providing guidance, support and offering advice
- Engage, plan, and coordinate with the youth and treatment team in exploring activities that will help develop the youth’s skills, hobbies, interests
- Engage youth through active participation in daily activities on or off-campus
Caring
- Evaluate, assess, and respond to the youth’s physical and emotional needs in alignment with the individualized treatment plan, safety plan, cottage programming, and agency procedures
- Monitor and maintain a safe environment for completing wellness activities
- Be an advocate for youth and family
Learning
- Assist in the implementation of wellness programming, such as Fit Rec, Running Group, Gardening, Recycling, and Summer Programming as directed by the Wellness Coordinator
- Assist in the implementation of wellness goals through individual sessions with youth as directed by the Wellness Coordinator
- Document weekly progress through Rec Tracking Forms and Goals Progress Notes
Minimum qualifications/education:
- Must be 21 or older at the time of application. High school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass a background check, including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle
- Must have a current state driver's license
- Must have an insurable driving record
- 1 year experience working with youth/families or completion of all training as required (ref NDCC 75-03-40-29)
- Preference will be given to candidates that have a degree or certification in Physical Education, Personal Training or a similar field of expertise
Benefits: As we support treatments that care for others, we also work to care for our team member's professional, personal growth and well-being. We know that benefits are important. If you have questions ahead of time, please, ask, and one of our HR Ranchers would be happy to discuss.
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
- Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
- STAR leadership program
- Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift
Job Summary
Full Time
Retail
$67k-88k (estimate)
04/06/2024
06/05/2024
dakotaranch.org
FARGO, ND
100 - 200
1952
KAREN MUCCATIRA
$10M - $50M
Retail
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About Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Christian residential treatment and educational center for children and their families. We help the most troubled, complicated and amazing kids by providing best-in-class psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care, where we look kids in the eye, walk with them, and help them become their best selves. In addition to Residential Treatment Facilities in Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot, the Ranch provides Outpatient Psychiatric and Psychological Services, and Spiritual Life Programs. Our on-campus school, Dakota Memorial School (DMS), provides a personalized education ...
for kids who have psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues.
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