Job Description
Join a Mission-Driven Team
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of communities across the state.
LSS Re-Entry Services is seeking a Domestic Violence Group Coordinator who has a desire to work alongside individuals that have used abuse in their relationships to encourage accountability, motivate change, and move towards ending the cycle of domestic abuse. If you are caring, compassionate, and seeking to make a difference, we invite you to apply. #Youare
If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS
$600 Sign-On Bonus Available!
HOURS: 40hours per wk. Monday through Friday, Flexible hours to meet the need of client availability.
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, 2025 plans including a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for a $5,000 coinsurance plan (full-time, single coverage)
- Dental and Vision plans with HSA & FSA options
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure high quality customer service that is responsive to client needs
- Schedule new client intake inquiries for group services within Re-Entry and other programs, as needed; assess needs and service requests and match appropriately with agency services.
- Identify clients who may be experiencing a mental health crisis and may need immediate appointments or to speak with a professional counselor.
- Collect basic intake information, including demographic information, presenting problem, etc. and input into the computer information system
- Maintain knowledge of group services, availability and locations.
- Communicate intake information with Supervisor and Group Facilitators, as needed.
- Meet with client in-person (where possible) or over the phone to establish a fee and discuss payment requirements.
- Collect, analyze and input data on referral sources for incoming clients, client success and to assist in contract and grant completion.
- Facilitate domestic violence groups for domestic violence offenders.
- Conduct groups that reduce barriers for successful completion (evenings, telehealth, interpreting services, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
- Minimum one to two years' experience working in related human service field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior work experience with the court system involving families, victims, and offenders and/or providing case management services to adults preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
- A valid auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one for approved driver status.
- Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.
To apply for this position you must go to https://lsssd.org/careers/
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.
If you need accommodations filling out the application, please fill out the following form listing what accommodations are needed at LSS will address comments, questions or concerns.