Explore a Career with LSS of South Dakota

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) seeks a group coordinator to provide leadership for all aspects of the Evening Reporting Center at the Arise Youth Center. This position requires coordinating with community partners, youth and families to enhance community living skills for program participants. If you are looking for a fulfilling job that provides an opportunity to have a positive impact in the lives of South Dakota youth, we invite you to apply.

$600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

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: Full-time, 40hours

SALARY: 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.

• $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, 2025 plans including a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for a $5,000 coinsurance plan (full-time, single coverage)
• Dental and Vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• 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:

• Ensure high quality customer service that is responsive to client needs
• Schedule new client intake inquiries for group services for Evening Report Center.
• Complete intake paperwork with youth and parent/guardian
• Input all necessary information into EHR system
• Communicate with County partners, court officials, and law enforcement, as needed.
• Collect, analyze and input data on referral sources for incoming clients, client success and to assist in contract and grant completion.
• Complete group development and implementation
• Complete weekly court updates to necessary stakeholders.
• Complete referrals for youth and their families for ongoing services, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, plus one year experience working in human service environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bi-lingual skills may be desirable.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• 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.

• Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

  To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/

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.

SERVICE: Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention