FT/PT Residential Care & Support Worker, Arise Youth Center

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

PTO frontload up to 24 hours (FT)

8 Paid Holidays

401(k) 3% match

Medical plans with HSA/FSA

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is hiring Residential Care Worker to support justice-involved youth and teens in a shelter care setting. The role offers varied shifts including day, afternoon, evening, overnight, and weekend hours, with a sign-on bonus for external candidates in some cases.

Applicants should be patient, empathetic, dependable, and capable in a fast-paced environment. A background in juvenile justice, human services, or related fields is beneficial; a driver’s license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center.
• Deliver direct client care and model appropriate boundaries.
• Teach coping and problem‑solving skills and complete reports/documentation as needed.

Skills

Youth experience

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred)

60 semester credits + 1 year youth work experience (or equivalent)

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth

LSS is seeking passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Residential Care Worker supporting justice-involved youth and teens.

If you are patient, empathetic, dependable, and enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this may be the opportunity for you!

This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience or furthering their education in juvenile justice, human services, social services, or related fields.

Whether you are looking for a Full-time career opportunity or Part-time work, we have a variety of schedules available.

We Are Hiring for:

• Full-time and Part-time positions
• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Evening shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Weekend hours

What We Offer ?? Sign-On Bonus Available!

SALARY: Dependent on education and experience.

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time and part-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:

• 401(k) 3% match
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• $300 part-time hiring bonus * external candidates only

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
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center. A 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Experience working with youth, is preferred.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), OR
  • At least 60 semester credits and one year of experience working with children; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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 required agency background checks, including checks for criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward 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.

SERVICE: Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention