What are the responsibilities and job description for the REACH Coordinator position at Lutheran Social Service?
LSS REACH Community Resource Program
(Resources & Education for Adolescents Choosing Healthy Behaviors)
Seeks a Coordinator and advocate for educating adolescents and encouraging healthy relationship skills.
If you have an interest in helping young people to attain healthy independent living skills, we invite you to apply. #You are LSS
HOURS: Part-time (29 hours or less), typically Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
LOCATION: In Office, Sioux Falls, SD.
BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer perks to qualifying part-time employees.
- Up to $300 hiring bonus* external candidates
- 401(K) 3% Match
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
RESPONSIBILITIES: LSS REACH (Resources and Education for Adolescents Choosing Healthy Behaviors), the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) support the South Dakota Department of Health and at-risk youth throughout South Dakota to reduce the risk of unplanned teen pregnancy, and the spread of STD and HIV. The program promotes and provides education of abstinence, healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, and healthy adolescent development. Candidate will assist in coordination and facilitation of classroom sessions and annual workshops and conferences for youth, ages 10-19. The REACH Coordinator will be trained in several evidence-based curricula and facilitate staff training and Positive Youth Development staff conferences throughout the state as needed. Candidate will establish and maintain relationships with partners to coordinate and implement training programs, completing outreach to increase the implementation of REACH statewide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, is required
- Possess two years of related experience is preferred.
- South Dakota Social Worker or Social Work Associate licensure preferred; required within six (6) months of employment.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
SERVICE: REACH, Independent Living Services
Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
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