Group Coordinator-Arise Youth Center

Lutheran Social Service; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

PTO Frontload

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Career development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service (LSS) is seeking a Group Coordinator to lead the Evening Reporting Center at the Arise Youth Center. The role involves supervising youth, coordinating with families and community partners, and guiding program activities to foster personal growth.

Flexible schedule includes days, evenings, and weekends. The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and positive youth outcomes in Sioux Falls, SD.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus 1–2 years in related field.
• Willing to complete agency background checks and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in the Evening Reporting Center, shelter care, and reception center programs.
• Facilitate group sessions and develop individualized activities for personal growth.
• Coordinate referrals, complete intakes, and document in the EHR system.
• Communicate with families, community partners, court officials, and law enforcement as needed.
• Prepare court updates, track program outcomes, and assist with reporting requirements.
• Coordinate transportation, meals, and daily activities while ensuring safety.

Skills

Youth work experience

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

LSS Alternatives to Detention seeks a group coordinator to provide leadership for all aspects of the Evening Reporting Center at the Arise Youth Center. This position requires coordinating with community partners, youth and families to enhance community living skills for program participants. If you are looking for a fulfilling job that provides an opportunity to have a positive impact in the lives of South Dakota youth, #You are LSS

HOURS:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule required, including days, evenings, and weekends, based on program needs.

SALARY:

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.

• $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, guidance, and support to youth in the Evening Reporting Center, shelter care, and reception center programs. Facilitate group sessions, develop individualized and group activities that promote personal growth, and provide guidance under the direction of the Program Director. Coordinate client referrals, schedule and complete intakes, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Communicate with families, community partners, court officials, and law enforcement as needed. Prepare court updates, track program outcomes, and assist with reporting requirements. Coordinate transportation, meal preparation, and daily program activities while ensuring a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for youth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus one to two years' experience in related human service field; (preferred)
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with youth, is preferred.
• 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

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.