***This job is located in Williston, North Dakota.***
Residential Adolescent Treatment Aide – Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a real impact? Join Eckert Youth Homes and help support youth on their path to recovery and growth.
As a Residential Adolescent Treatment Aide, you’ll work hands-on with adolescents in a residential setting—building relationships, teaching life skills, and helping create a safe, structured environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Mentor and build positive, supportive relationships with youth every day
- Keep youth safe with active supervision at all times
- Teach life skills, support schoolwork, and help youth make progress toward their goals
- Participate in activities like games, outings, and programming
- Handle real-life situations using problem-solving and critical thinking
- Document daily activities and communicate with your team
- Help with meals, routines, and maintaining a clean environment
What We’re Looking For:
- 21+ years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and think clearly in challenging situations
Schedule:
- 8–12 hour shifts (days, evenings, or overnights)
- Includes two weekends per month
- Full-time, 24/7 program
Essential Job Functions
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Move between and within two-story residential buildings, including frequent stair use.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Participate in physical activities with youth, such as walking, hiking, bowling, and light sports.
- Perform general cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and routine housekeeping tasks.
- Perform tasks requiring bending, reaching, and sustained physical movement.
- Sit for extended periods, including up to one hour or more, as required for transportation or desk tasks.
- Drive for an unspecified amount of time comfortably and with a valid driver’s license.
- Complete any additional assignments identified by a supervisor or lead, including setting/disengaging alarms.
- Work collaboratively with a team to support the spiritual, educational, behavioral, emotional, and physical development of children and youth in Eckert’s care.
Why This Job Matters:
You’re not just filling a shift, you’re helping change lives. Every day is different, and the work you do directly impacts the youth we serve.
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Disclaimer. This job description is not a contract. It does not guarantee any person continued employment or any benefits. All employees are employed at will. That means that either the employee or the employer has the freedom at their will to end the employment whenever they choose for any lawful reason. The Employer has the right in its sole discretion to depart from or change from the responsibilities, duties, and requirements contained in this description without notice. Eckert Youth Homes is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact hiring supervisor to discuss your needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current valid driver's license?
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Have you ever worked with teenaged youth before?
- Have you worked in an addiction setting before?
Ability to Relocate:
- Williston, ND 58801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
