Residential Worker-Part-Time, Canyon Hills Center

Join A Mission-Driven Team

Earn extra cash with our afternoon and evening shifts! We’re hiring for afternoon and evening shifts—perfect for college students, busy professionals, or anyone looking to earn extra income without sacrificing their daytime priorities. Get hands-on experience in a meaningful role.

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.

Our values serve as the foundation for who we are and how we operate our business at LssSD. We center our teams around our whole-person, family centered approach to care, and continuum of service.

This position may be eligible for a $300 Sign on Bonus after 60days

Residential youth department is designed to be a structured, therapeutic environment for children to learn to understand and use healthy coping skills and complete goals.

Highlights:

• Opportunity to change lives of both Adolescent and Children.
• Work 10-20 hours per week, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Part-time employees enjoy a 401K match of up to 3%.
• $17.00 per hour or higher up depending on experience and education.

You will enjoy this setting if you are someone that:

• Enjoys clients focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality outcomes.
• Enjoy working with the Children.
• Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.

A Day in the life of a Residential Counselor at Canyon Hills Center:

• Ensure child protection policies are followed.
• Safeguard residents and staff through appropriate physical intervention if necessary.
• Transport residents and uphold health and safety regulations.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 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.