Part-Time Residential Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center

LSS of South Dakota•Rapid City, SD

7d•$16 - $18

About The Position

LSS Arise Youth 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 juvenile justice and social services field this is a great position for you. #YouareLSS We are looking for either a Residential Worker or a Residential Counselor, see below for requirement. HOURS: Part-time, Day, Afternoon, Evening, Overnight shifts available. SALARY: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour. Dependent on experience and qualifications BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. Part-time Positions: 401(k) 3% match Employee Recognition Employee Assistance Program $300 part-time hiring bonus external candidates only To apply for this position go to https://lsssd.org/careers/

Requirements

Residential Worker: 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.
Residential Counselor: 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.

Nice To Haves

Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center.
Provide direct client care
Maintain/model appropriate boundaries
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.