Residential Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center

Join A Mission-Driven Team

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. 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. 

LSS Arise Youth Center 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 juvenile justice and social services field this is a great position for you. #YouareLSS

Come join our team!

Openings: 2 Full time positions
Full-time (40 hours/week); Day/afternoon/evening/weekend hours

Full-time (40 hours/week); Overnight Shift, overnight/weekend hours

Typical Day: 

• Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center. 
• 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.  
• Supervise Direct Care staff.  
• Assess client’s needs, and assist them with appropriate services, support, decisions, and plans.  
• Coordinate appropriate resources and community referrals.  
• Provide follow-up counseling as needed.  

• Works with individual patients in a 1-on-1 setting or in a group setting that is consistent with the care needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary treatment plan.
• Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others.
• Implements suicide precautions as needed.
• Enjoys working with adolescents as well as their families.
• Has a passion helping patients with conditions such as Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Depression or Suicidal behavior.
• Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.
• Values autonomous professional practice.
• Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• The residential counselor position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field OR 48 credit hours of post-secondary education and a minimum of 1-year experience working with children; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For the residential worker position, a high school diploma or GED; and experience working with youth are preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old. 
• Be able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards. 
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks.
• Requires valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and approved driver status.

SALARY: Depends on Experience

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 hiring bonus* Full-time
• 401K Match 
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plans, a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for $5,000 coinsurance plan for full-time single coverage. 
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities to help you advance your career and achieve your goals.

Expectations and Standards: 

Compassionate
  We will be empathetic in our interactions with others and non-judgmental in the delivery of our services.
  
Appreciative
  We will acknowledge the quality, significance and magnitude of the contributions of our clients and employees and seek to develop their capacity.
  
Respectful
  We will engage in collaborative and professional relationships with our clients, partnership organizations, and each other.
  
Ethical
  We will demonstrate our commitment to quality services and high standards in acts, words and deeds.
  
Strategic
  We will anticipate and respond strategically to service trends and our communities’ needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.