Residential Counselor/Worker, New Beginnings Center

Aberdeen, SD
Full-time

15+ days
Job Category: Social Worker
Position type: Full-time
Job schedule: Standard business schedule
Location: 1601 Milwaukee Ave NE Aberdeen, SD

Up to $600 Hiring Bonus*

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.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support for youth in group care. 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.

Required qualifications

Residential Counselor position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science 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. Residential Worker position requires a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Additional Info

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.  

RESPOND BY: open until filled 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. $300 for part-time; $600 for full-time.

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

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Jarod Seery
1-800-568-2401

About Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.

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Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.

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Jarod Seery
1-800-568-2401

About

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and afford...

Read full profile


Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.