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Residential Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center

LSS of South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD US

Posted/Updated: 11 days ago

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. 

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 

  • Full-time, day hours from 7am-3pm or as needed 

  • Full-time, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours

  • Full-time, overnight shifts, weekend hours

BENEFITS:

  • $600 hiring bonus
  • 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: Starting wage $16 to $18 per hour; dependent on education and experience.

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

QUALIFICATIONS: 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. For the Residential Worker position, a high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is experience working with youth. 

Must be at least 21 years old and 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 a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

RESPOND BY: open until filled

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. 

SERVICE: Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention