On-Call Senior Youth Worker 500 Hiring Bonus

Job Duties

Description

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!

As the Sr Youth Worker (Facility Based) you will provide a welcome, support, basic needs and encouragement to youth experiencing homelessness ages 16-24 or children and adolescents birth-17 who have been placed in 24/7 shelter for care. You will provide coverage to shelter during all open hours, conduct intake and support youth at the time of departure, assist with the provision of basic needs and work with each child or youth to make a daily plan. The Sr Youth Worker (Facility Based) will provide 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. In this role, you will develop positive relationships with children or youth to help them identify immediate needs and /or plan or create next steps toward stability and how to advance towards those steps. You will also respond to crisis and emergent needs of youth seeking shelter or children and adolescents being placed in care.

$500 Hiring Bonus! On-call position for overnights and weekends.

Job Requirements:

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.

Must be able to pass a driver's eligibility check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field plus 1-year experience working with youth or experience in lieu of degree preferred. Experience with homeless, at-risk youth or children or youth who have been removed from their homes.

Qualifications

Motivations

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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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

55130

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

ONCAL009934

Job Benefits

Not specified