Intern Residential Counselor/Worker, Summit Oaks Center

Are you in need of a Paid Internship?  

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. 

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HOURS: Full-time or Part-time Internship positions available. Typical hours are evenings between 1pm-11pm, will include weekends and holidays.

SALARY: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour; dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time & 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:
  • 401(k) 3% match
  • Employee Recognition 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • $300 part-time hiring bonus * external candidates only
    
•     Full-time Positions:
  
  • $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
  • 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 in the event of death
  • Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide residential care to youth ages 10 to 17 that have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and legal issues. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team, conduct groups, supervise youth in community settings, and provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.

QUALIFICATIONS: Currently enrolled a college program requiring an internship.  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.  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  The residential worker position requires a high school diploma or GED required. 

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, 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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