Residential Supervisor- Alternatives to Detention

LSS of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

PTO 24 hours frontload

8 paid holidays

401(k) 3% match

Health plans w/ HSA & FSA

Dental and Vision plans

Life insurance

Career development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is seeking a Residential Supervisor in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time role focuses on directing residential staff, ensuring safety, and delivering high-quality client care for youth in our Arise Youth Center program.

The position requires a behavioral or social science background (or equivalent), 21+ years old, and completion of Safe Crisis Management training. The organization supports career development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field preferred; or two years of postsecondary education (60 credits) and one year working with children.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of Safe Crisis Management training.
• Willingness to submit to background checks for safety of children.
• Requires valid auto insurance and a valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff.
• Ensure physical intervention for residents and staff protection if necessary.
• Transport residents as needed and maintain health and safety standards.
• Attend in-service trainings, staff meetings, and supervisor meetings.
• Cover on‑call duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field

Two years of postsecondary education and one year of experience working with children

Job description

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!

If you are interested in enhancing your education in the mental health or social services field, this is a great position for you.

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services #YouareLSS

HOURS:

Full-time, Day and Evening shift, on-call shifts (as needed).

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

You will enjoy this setting if you are someone that:

• Enjoys clients focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality outcomes
• Likes working with the Children.
• Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.
• Values autonomous professional practice.
• Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high‑quality client care in an energizing team environment.

A Day in the life of a Residential Supervisor:

• Provide direction, evaluation, and support to residential staff.
• Ensure physical intervention for residents and staff protection if necessary.
• Transport residents as needed and maintain health and safety standards.
• Attend in-service trainings, staff meetings, and supervisor meetings.
• Cover on‑call duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field preferred; or two years of postsecondary education (minimum of 60 semester credits) and one year of experience working with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• This position requires successful completion of Safe Crisis Management training.
• Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.
• Requires valid auto‑insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

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.

SERVICE:

Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention