PT Overnight Residential Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission-Driven Team. Each year, LSS impacts the lives of South Dakotans over 27,000 times through a diverse range of programs and services. As one of South Dakota’s largest private nonprofit human service agencies, LSS serves individuals of all ages, faiths, races, and economic backgrounds with professional, confidential, and affordable services. LSS Alternatives to Detention seeks Part-time Overnight Residential Counselors and Residential Workers who have a passion for working with justice involved youth. If you are patient, empathetic, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment where two days are never the same, we encourage you to apply. #YouAreLSS

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
Experience working with children.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences
Have completed at least 60 semester credits and have one year of experience working with children

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.
Prepare accurate and timely documentation and reports as necessary.
Assess client’s needs, and assist them with appropriate services, support, decisions, and plans.