Part-Time Residential Counselor/Worker, Arise Youth Center

Job Opportunity at LSS Arise Youth Center

LSS Arise Youth Center seeks a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. If you are interested in enhancing your education in the juvenile justice and social services field this is a great position for you. We are looking for either a Residential Worker or a Residential Counselor, see below for requirements.

Hours: Part-time, Day, Afternoon, Evening, Overnight shifts available.

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour. 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. Part-time Positions: 401(k) 3% match Employee Recognition Employee Assistance Program $300 part-time hiring bonus * external candidates only

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. Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Required Residential Worker:

• Must have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Required Residential Counselor:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), OR
• Have post at least 48 credits and have one year of experience working with children, OR
• Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

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 *Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.