FT/PT Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center

LSS of South Dakota • Sioux Falls, SD

13h • Onsite

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

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth

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.
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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