Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center, full-time and part-time

LSS of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•$18 - $20

About The Position

LSS Summit Oaks 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. #YouareLSS To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/ Position: Full-time & Part-time openings. Variety of schedule openings; morning, evening, and overnight hours Salary: Starting wage $18 to $20 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for a $300 or $600 Sign on Bonus Benefits: Part-time Positions: Up to $300 hiring bonus external candidates 401(K) 3% Match Employee Recognition Employee Assistance Program Additional pay for Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors On-site training to include CEUs Full-time Positions: $600 hiring bonus external candidates only PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees 8 Paid Holidays 401(k) 3% match Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options Dental and Vision plans Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), OR Have post at least 48 credits and have one year of experience working with children, OR Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center.
Provide direct client care, maintain/model appropriate boundaries, and teach applicable coping and problem-solving skills.
Complete reports and documentation as necessary.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Benefits

Part-time Positions: Up to $300 hiring bonus external candidates
401(K) 3% Match
Employee Recognition
Employee Assistance Program
Additional pay for Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors
On-site training to include CEUs
Full-time Positions: $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
8 Paid Holidays
401(k) 3% match
Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
Dental and Vision plans
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility