Job Description
Are you in need of a paid internship?
LSS Summit Oaks 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 mental health or social services field this is a great position for you. #You are LSS
HOURS: Full-time or Part-time positions available. Typical hours are evenings between 1pm-11pm, will include weekends and holidays.
SALARY: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time & 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:
- Up to $300 hiring bonus* external candidates only
- 401(k) 3% match
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Full-Time Positions:
- $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: Provide residential care to youth ages 10 to 17 that have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and legal issues. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team, conduct groups, supervise youth in community settings, and provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.
QUALIFICATIONS: Currently enrolled a college program requiring an internship. The residential counselor position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field OR 48 credit hours of post-secondary education and a minimum of 1-year experience working with children; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The residential worker position requires a high school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21 years old and be able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes. Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lssssd.org/careers/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. $300 for part-time; $600 for full-time.
SERVICE: Summit Oaks Center, Residential Services for Children & Youth
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
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