Youth Residential Care & Support Worker (FT/PT)

Lutheran Social Service; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

401(k) 3% match

Employee Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

$300 part-time hiring bonus

$600 hiring bonus

PTO – Frontload up to 24 hours

8 Paid Holidays

Health & Welfare benefits

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service (LSS) is hiring for a FT/PT Residential Care & Support Worker at Arise Youth Center in Rapid City, SD to support justice-involved youth.

Provide supervision, direct client care, teach coping skills, and maintain boundaries. Fully open to day, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts with a sign-on bonus and broad benefits.

Join LSS to gain experience in juvenile justice and human services with opportunities for growth and education.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences is preferred, OR at least 60 credits and one year experience with children; equivalent combinations 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center.
• Provide direct client care, maintain/model appropriate boundaries, and teach coping and problem-solving skills.
• Complete reports and documentation as necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Youth work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

60 college credits + 1 year youth experience (alternative)

Job description

Lutheran Social Service (LSS) is hiring for a FT/PT Residential Care & Support Worker at Arise Youth Center in Rapid City, SD to support justice-involved youth.

Provide supervision, direct client care, teach coping skills, and maintain boundaries. Fully open to day, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts with a sign-on bonus and broad benefits.

Join LSS to gain experience in juvenile justice and human services with opportunities for growth and education.