Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center at Lutheran Social Services

Join a Mission-Driven Team

 "Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children and youth in South Dakota?"

 If so, this position might be a great fit for you! 

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 Belong at Lutheran Social Services #YouareLSS

Position: Full-time, Part-time, Various hours, (morning, evening or overnight)

Salary: Starting wage $18 to $20 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

All Positions:

• Up to $600 hiring bonus* external candidates

• 401K 3% Match

• Employee Recognition

• Employee Assistance Program

• Additional pay for Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors

• On-site training to include CEUs

Full-time Positions:

• 17 days Paid Time Off & 8 Holidays

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Provide residential care to youth ages 10yr to 17yr who have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse, and legal issues.

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, conduct groups, supervise youth in community settings, and provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.

Qualifications:

• For the Residential Counselor position, Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field is preferred; or post-secondary education and a minimum of one year of experience working with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• For the Residential Worker position, a High School Diploma or GED is required, experience working with youth is preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.

• 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.

• Requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one for approved driver status.

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.