--- title: Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center description: LSS of South Dakota is hiring for the Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/residential-counselor-worker-summit-oaks-center-at-lss-of-south-dakota-01a1baff-b13e-7dbc-9878-3e5c89afb6c4 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join LSS of South Dakota as Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Pays $18–$20 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/wk2618.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | LSS of South Dakota | | **Location** | Sioux Falls, SD | | **Salary** | $18/hr - $20/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for LSS of South Dakota. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for LSS of South Dakota. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $48,000 a year (median $44,000). ## Description **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** **HOURS:** FT/PT, flexible hours, (morning, evening or overnight) **SALARY:** $18 to $20 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications **BENEFITS:** LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying 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* - 401(K) 3% Match - Employee Recognition - Employee Assistance Program - Additional pay for Licensed Professional Counselors - On-site training to include CEUs *Full-time Positions:* - $600 hiring bonus* *external candidates* - PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees - 8 Paid Holidays - 401(k) 3% match - Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options - Dental and Vision plans - Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family - Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship - Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility **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. - Ensure child protection policies are followed. - Safeguard residents and staff through appropriate physical intervention if necessary. - Transport residents and uphold health and safety regulations. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Residential Worker: - Must have a High School Diploma, or GED. - Experience working with children. - Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Be at least 21 years old and willing to complete agency background checks. - Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status. - 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. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Residential Counselor: - Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences (preferred), **OR** - Have completed at least 60 semester credits and have one year of experience working with children, **OR** - Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Be at least 21 years old and willing to complete agency background checks. - Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status. - 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. **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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