What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor (Overnight), Arise Youth Center position at Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota?
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
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 :
HOURS : Full-time, Overnight Shift, overnight / weekend hours
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.
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 :
C ompassionate
We will be empathetic in our interactions with others and non-judgmental in the delivery of our services.
A ppreciative
We will acknowledge the quality, significance and magnitude of the contributions of our clients and employees and seek to develop their capacity.
R espectful
We will engage in collaborative and professional relationships with our clients, partnership organizations, and each other.
E thical
We will demonstrate our commitment to quality services and high standards in acts, words and deeds.
S trategic
We will anticipate and respond strategically to service trends and our communities’ needs.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Salary : $5,000
