Residential Supervisor- Alternatives to Detention

LSS of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

The Residential Supervisor works at the Arise Youth Center in the Alternatives to Detention service, supporting children and youth in a residential care setting. The position provides direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff; helps maintain residents’ and staff members’ safety; transports residents as needed; and supports health and safety standards. The role also includes training and meeting attendance and assigned on-call duties.

This is a full-time role with day and evening shifts and on-call shifts as needed. The salary depends on experience and qualifications. LSS describes the environment as active and challenging, with a focus on client-centered care, quality outcomes, critical thinking, and autonomous professional practice within a team setting.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field; two years of postsecondary education (at least 60 semester credits) and one year of experience working with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete Safe Crisis Management training.
• Be willing to submit to record checks for criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, drug distribution, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff.
• Ensure physical intervention is used for the protection of residents and staff when necessary.
• Transport residents as needed.
• 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.
• Eight paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 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