Senior Youth Worker with 500 Hiring Bonus
Part-timeLutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MNPart-time$19/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Senior Youth Worker provides support, basic needs and encouragement to youth experiencing homelessness or children and adolescents in 24/7 shelter care. The role maintains a safe, supportive environment, builds positive relationships, helps youth identify immediate needs and plan next steps toward stability, and responds to crises. Shifts include Saturday 9–5, Sunday 3–11, and Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with possible additional shifts.
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Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
Hiring for the following shifts with the possibility to pick up shifts:
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 3-11, Monday and Tuesday 10am-2 pm
$500 Hiring Bonus!
Job Summary:
As the Sr Youth Worker (Non-Driver) you will provide welcome, support, basic needs and encouragement to youth experiencing homelessness ages 16-24 or children and adolescents who are in 24/7 shelter for care. You will also provide coverage to shelter during all open hours, support youth at time of departure, assist with the provision of basic needs and work with each young person to make a daily plan.
The Sr Youth Worker provides a consistent, safe and supportive milieu to for each individual within an environment where the population served may present with a high level of need and the population served may change quickly and within a single shift. You will develop positive relationships with youth to help them identify immediate needs and/or plan or creating next steps toward stability and how to advance toward those steps. You will also respond to crisis and emergent needs of youth seeking shelter.
Job Requirements:
Experience with homeless, at-risk youth or children or youth who have been removed from their homes.
Effective working knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction and trauma-informed care preferred.
Training and competency may be required in the following areas: (Requirements based on program and licensing standards).
Blood Borne Pathogens.
Child Safety Restraints.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI).
Mandated Reporting.
CPR & FA for infants, children and Adults.
SUIDS and Prevention of Head Trauma.
Runaway Prevention.
Emergency policies and procedures.
Gender based needs.
LGBTQ needs and resources.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be able to pass a DHS level background check.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field plus 1 year experience working with youth or experience in lieu of degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$19.00 - $19.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55104
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
SENIO009980
Job Benefits
Not specified
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