Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center

Join a Mission-Driven Team

 "Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children and youth in South Dakota?"

 If so, this position might be a great fit for you! 

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.

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HOURS: Full-time, Part-time, Various hours, (morning, evening or overnight)

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

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying 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.

Part-time Positions:

• Up to $300 hiring bonus* external candidates

• 401(K) 3% 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:

• $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans 
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide residential care to youth ages 10yr to 17yr 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.

• Ensure child protection policies are followed.

• Safeguard residents and staff through appropriate physical intervention if necessary.

• Transport residents and uphold health and safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Residential Worker:

• Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Experience working with children.
• 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.
• 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Residential Counselor:

• 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.
• 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.

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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