PT Overnight Residential Counselor/ Worker, Arise Youth Center

LSS of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is part of the Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention service. LSS impacts the lives of South Dakotans over 27,000 times each year 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
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.
Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

Nice To Haves

For the Residential Worker position, a high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is experience working with youth.
For the Residential Counselor position, a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science field is preferred; or post-secondary education and a minimum of one year of experience working with children; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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