Youth Associate - WaverlyLutheran Services in Iowa

"It's not just a job. I don't work for the pay check, I work here for the kids." Grace, a Youth Associate at Bremwood

"These kids have good hearts and they just need to be given a chance. Working here, it's good to know you can make an impact even on bad days." Alison, a Lead Youth Specialist at Bremwood

If you have a passion for making a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team at LSI in Waverly by becoming a part-time, or occasional staff within our Supervised Apartment Living program! LSI has a long history of serving trauma-impacted kids in Iowa. It's our job and our privilege to empower these children toward success.

Duties

Youth Associates work directly with the young adults on campus, providing them with structure and support in their daily lives. Every day, you can provide these young adults with the safe, positive, and therapeutic environment they need to thrive. The Youth Associate's responsibilities include:

- Facilitating group and individual sessions

- Assisting in daily chores

- Completing appropriate documentation, such as daily logs

- Providing appropriate activities to the young adults on our campus

Salary and Benefits

On top of being a family of caring teammates, LSI also offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including a 401(k), paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

This role has the option of earning more than the actual salary. With a few extra 8-hour shifts each month, the person in this role can add thousands of dollars to their paycheck each year!

Qualifications

Candidates must have a high school diploma, or a GED.

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and the criminal history check.

Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding adventure of your life? Join our LSI team today!