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Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center, full-time and part-time

LSS of South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD US

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

LSS Summit Oaks seeks a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. If you are interested in enhancing your education in the mental health or social services field, this is a great position for you. #YouareLSS

Position: Full-time; evening and overnight hours Part-time; morning, evening, and overnight hours

Salary: Starting wage $18 to $20 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

All Positions:

  • Up to $600 hiring bonus*
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional pay for Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors
  • On-site training to include CEUs

Full-time Positions:

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
  • $20,000 company-paid basic term life insurance

Responsibilities:

  • Provide residential care to youth ages 10 to 17 who have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse, and legal issues.
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, conduct groups, supervise youth in community settings, and provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.

Qualifications:

  • For the Residential Counselor position, a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field is preferred; or post-secondary education and a minimum of one year of experience working with children; or an 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.

Requirements:

  • 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 the ability to obtain approved driver status.

Respond By: Open until filled

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. $300 for part-time; $600 for full-time.

Service: Summit Oaks Center, Residential Services for Children & Youth