Residential Supervisor, Arise Youth Center Sioux Falls

LSS of South Dakota • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Lutheran Social Services is seeking a Residential Supervisor for Arise Youth Center in Sioux Falls. This full-time role supports the safety, stability, and connection of children and youth in a residential care setting. The supervisor provides direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff; helps maintain health and safety for residents and staff; transports residents as needed; and participates in training and meetings. The schedule includes day and evening shifts, with on-call shifts as needed.

The role may suit someone interested in developing a career in mental health or social services who values team-based, client-focused care, enjoys working with children, and can use critical thinking in an active care environment. The position requires successful completion of Safe Crisis Management training and may require physical intervention to protect residents and staff. Applicants must be willing to complete record checks and meet driver and insurance requirements.

LSS describes its core values as compassionate, appreciative, respectful, ethical, and strategic. The organization is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants must apply through the LSS careers page and complete a prescreen questionnaire as part of the hiring process.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science field is preferred; or two years of postsecondary education (minimum of 60 semester credits) and one year of experience working with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully complete Safe Crisis Management training.
• Be willing to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs, or sex crimes.
• Have valid auto insurance and a valid driver's license, or be able to obtain a license with approved driver status.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff.
• Ensure physical intervention for residents and staff protection if necessary.
• Transport residents as needed and maintain health and safety standards.
• Attend in-service trainings, staff meetings, and supervisor meetings.
• Cover on-call duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus for external candidates only.
• PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 3% match.
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options with HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level