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Full-Time Residential Counselor/Worker, ...

$16 - $18 per hour

LSS of South Dakota

Job Description

SS Alternatives to Detention seeks Residential Counselors and Residential Workers who have a passion for working with justice involved youth. If you are patient, empathetic, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment where two days are never the same, we encourage you to apply.

If you are interested in enhancing your education in the juvenile justice and social services field this is a great position for you.

#YouareLSS

$600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

We are looking for either a Residential Worker or a Residential Counselor, see below for requirement.

Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at

HOURS: Full-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.

  • $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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 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.

OR

QUALIFICATIONS 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.

Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at

LSS Expectations & Core Values

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.

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.

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