FT/PT All Shifts, Residential Care & Support, Canyon Hills Cntr.
About The Position
Join a Mission-Driven Team. Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children and youth in South Dakota? If so, this position might be a great fit for you! LSS Canyon Hill's Center seeks a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. If you are interested in enhancing your education in the mental health or social services field, this is a great position for you. You Belong at Lutheran Social Services #YouareLSS. WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY OR PART-TIME WORK, WE HAVE A VARIETY OF SCHEDULES AVAILABLE.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
- Be at least 21 years old and willing to complete agency background checks.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status.
- Must successfully complete all required agency background checks, including checks for criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth, is preferred.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), OR At least 60 semester credits and one year of experience working with children; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide residential care to youth ages 10yr to 17yr who have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse, and legal issues.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct groups.
- 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 if necessary.
- Transport residents.
- Uphold health and safety regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Available!
- 401(k) 3% match
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- $300 part-time hiring bonus external candidates only
- $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
- PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options with HSA & FSA options
- Dental and Vision plans
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family
- Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
