Youth Associate - Waverly

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

"It's not just a job. I don't work for the paycheck, 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.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 160 years. Our support department teams – Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Philanthropy and Church Relations, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, Facilities, Service Quality, and Site Management– use their expertise to ensure our direct care staff have the tools and resources they need to provide high-quality care to the Iowans we are privileged to serve. You can join us on our mission to provide hope and healing to Iowa families.

What You Do

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

What You'll Need

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

How We'll Support You

In addition to joining an outstanding team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer matching contributions
Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays
Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Exclusive Team LSI benefits, including complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance,, partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union, DailyPay advanced pay services, and more
As a nonprofit organization, LSI employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs

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!

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, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.