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Residential Overnight Counselor / Worker, Arise Youth Center

Residential Overnight Counselor / Worker, Arise Youth Center

Lutheran Social Services of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

LSS Alternatives to Detention 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.

BENEFITS :

Part-Time Positions :

  • Up to $300 hiring bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Assistance Program

Full-Time Positions :

  • 600 hiring bonus
  • Full-time
  • 401K Match
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
  • 20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • SALARY :  $16.00 - $18.00 per hour. Dependent on experience and qualifications.

    RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center. A qualified applicant will provide direct client care, maintain / model appropriate boundaries, and teach applicable coping and problem-solving skills. Complete reports and documentation as necessary. 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.

    REQUIRED  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.

    • REQUIRED  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.

    • LSS Expectations & Core Values

    At LSS , we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work :

  • Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
  • Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
  • Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
  • Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
  • Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

    • LSS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

  • Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

    • SERVICE :   Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention

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    Overnight Residential • Sioux Falls, SD, US