Residential Overnight Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center
About The Position
LSS seeks 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. #WeAreLSS HOURS: Full-time and Part-time positions available. Overnight hours. SALARY: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour. Dependent on experience and qualifications. To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/ BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time & 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: Up to $300 hiring bonus external candidates only 401(k) 3% match Employee Recognition Employee Assistance Program 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
- Residential Worker: 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.
- Residential Counselor: Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), OR Have completed at least 60 semester 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.
- 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
- Up to $300 hiring bonus external candidates only
- 401(k) 3% match
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- $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 in the event of death
- Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
