Intern Residential Youth Counselor, Summit Oaks Center

Paid Internship Opportunity

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.

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
• 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:

Have a high school diploma or GED required, currently enrolled a college program requiring an internship. 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. Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered.

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.
* Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered.