FT/PT Residential Care & Support Worker, Arise Youth Center

LSS of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

LSS is hiring full-time and part-time Residential Care Workers for Arise Youth Center’s Alternatives to Detention service. The role supports justice-involved youth and teens in shelter care and the reception center. Workers provide direct client care, maintain and model appropriate boundaries, and teach coping and problem-solving skills. The position may suit people interested in gaining experience or furthering their education in juvenile justice, human services, social services, or related fields. A variety of schedules are available, including day, afternoon, evening, overnight, and weekend hours. Salary depends on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 the education and experience criteria through at least one of these options: a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences; at least 60 semester credits and one year of experience working with children; or 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

• Supervise and support youth in shelter care and the reception center.
• Provide direct client care.
• Maintain and model appropriate boundaries.
• Teach applicable coping and problem-solving skills.
• Complete reports and documentation as necessary.

Benefits

• Sign-on/hiring bonuses are available to external candidates: $300 for part-time positions and $600 for full-time positions.
• Part-time positions include a 401(k) with a 3% match, employee recognition, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Full-time positions include PTO time frontloaded up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees, eight paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 3% match, four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options with HSA and FSA options, dental and vision plans, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED