Residential Group Leader, Arise Youth Center

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Are you looking for a role that provides the best of both worlds? Work directly with young people and provide case management services.

If you want to build meaningful, professional relationships with young people to help them remain in their communities, we invite you to apply.

HOURS

Part-time, Evening shift.

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• LSS is committed to supporting employees with benefits designed to promote work-life balance and long-term well-being. Qualifying part-time employees receive:
• $300 sign on bonus
• 401(k) 3% match
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support for youth in the residential evening reporting center. Facilitate group sessions, plan and prepare meals within budget, maintain and expand resource materials for group sessions. Keep accurate records of group sessions, provide transportation to and from center daily, develop and carry out plans for each resident’s maximum personal growth in the group setting, as well as develop and carry out plans for the entire group to reach maximum productivity. Will provide counseling for residents under the direction of a clinical therapist and program director. Must possess knowledge and understanding of community resources and will be expected to attend community meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral, counseling, social work, or related field is required.
• One to two years of experience is required.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field, is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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/auto-insurance or the ability to obtain one with 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.

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

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