Residential Treatment Specialist I

Job overview

The Residential Treatment Specialist I role is onsite in Fargo, ND. Starting pay is $20 per hour. Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch serves children and teens ages 12–17, helping young people and families address trauma, build resilience, and develop new possibilities. The specialist provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can work toward individual treatment goals. Through relationship-building, supervision, skill development, and collaboration with families and professionals, the role contributes to young people’s well-being and progress.

What you'll do

• Build positive relationships with youth
• coach and model healthy behaviors
• supervise youth in residential and community settings
• support safety and well-being
• teach life and social skills
• respond compassionately using trauma-informed care
• partner with parents, therapists, case workers, and other professionals
• implement individualized treatment plans
• document observations, behaviors, and progress
• participate in training and therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential treatment specialist i

fargo nd

dakota boys & girls ranch

youth services

a shift 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

b shift 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

trauma-informed care

residential support

life skills

$20/hr

every other weekend

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Daily Pay option, paid training, 403(b) with employer match up to 5%, medical and dental insurance for eligible employees, employer contribution to HSA for enrolled employees, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, seven paid holidays, dependent-care FSA, voluntary insurance, thrift-store discount, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting lists A and B shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Employees must work every other weekend. Applicants must be at least 21 and have a high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary studies in related fields are preferred but not required.

About the employer

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.