Residential Counselor/Worker, New Beginnings Center
Aberdeen, SD
Full-time | Part-time
15+ days
Position type: Full-time | Part-time
Estimated: $31,000 - $39,000 a year
Location: Aberdeen, SD
*LSS New Beginnings Center 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 invite you to apply. #YouAreLSS
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SERVICE: New Beginnings Center, Residential Services for Children & Youth
HOURS: Full-time and part-time hours available. Work shifts include overnight shifts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision and support for youth in group care. The 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. For the residential worker position, a high school diploma or GED and experience working with youth are preferred.
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.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS:
Up to $600 hiring bonus\*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. $300 for part-time; $600 for full-time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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SERVICE: New Beginnings Center, Residential Services for Children & Youth
HOURS: Full-time and part-time hours available. Work shifts include overnight shifts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision and support for youth in group care. The 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. For the residential worker position, a high school diploma or GED and experience working with youth are preferred.
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.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS:
Up to $600 hiring bonus\*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*
Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. $300 for part-time; $600 for full-time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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