FT/PT Residential Care & Support Worker, Canyon Hills Center

LSS of South Dakota•Spearfish, SD

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About The Position

LSS Canyon Hills Center is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Residential Care & Support Worker to support teens and their families. The position provides residential care to youth ages 10–17 who have mental health, behavioral, substance abuse, and legal issues. The worker is part of an interdisciplinary team and helps create a positive, healthy environment through role modeling, group activities, and supervision. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with AM/PM hours. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Be at least 21 years old.
Willingness to complete agency background checks, including checks for criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.
Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status.
Meet one of the following: hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences; have at least 60 semester credits and one year of experience working with children; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience that may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences.

Responsibilities

Provide residential care to youth ages 10–17 with mental health, behavioral, substance abuse, and legal issues.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Conduct groups and supervise youth in community settings.
Provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.
Ensure child protection policies are followed.
Safeguard residents and staff through appropriate physical intervention when necessary.
Transport residents and uphold health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Hiring bonus for external candidates only: up to $300 for part-time positions or $600 for full-time positions.
401(k) with 3% match.
Employee recognition.
Employee Assistance Program.
For full-time positions: PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
For full-time positions: 8 paid holidays.
For full-time positions: four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA and FSA options.
For full-time positions: dental and vision plans.
For full-time positions: employer-paid life insurance.
Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.