Youth Residential Care Worker: Support & Growth

LSS of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

PTO Frontload

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Career Development

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Job summary

LSS of South Dakota is seeking compassionate Residential Care Workers to support justice-involved youth and teens in shelter care and reception. You will provide direct client care, model healthy boundaries, teach coping skills, and complete required reports with accuracy.

Full-time and part-time schedules are available, including day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. Sign-On Bonus for external candidates is available and benefits are provided to qualifying employees.

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 semester credits and one year of experience; equivalent combination 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.

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

Experience working with youth

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences

60 semester credits + 1 year experience

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LSS of South Dakota is seeking compassionate Residential Care Workers to support justice-involved youth and teens in shelter care and reception. You will provide direct client care, model healthy boundaries, teach coping skills, and complete required reports with accuracy.

Full-time and part-time schedules are available, including day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. Sign-On Bonus for external candidates is available and benefits are provided to qualifying employees.