Youth Worker
Part-timeLutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Duluth, MNPart-time$18/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Youth Worker leads groups for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies, creating a safe and welcoming environment and connecting participants with support. The role facilitates weekly social and support groups, offers skill-building opportunities and individual advocacy, recruits youth, and builds community relationships through presentations. Some data collection, documentation, and virtual correspondence are also required.
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Description
As a Youth Worker you will lead groups with LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies, creating a safe environment, enhancing social skills of participants, and providing access to a system of support. You will provide a welcoming environment; facilitate weekly social/support groups; recruit youth to the support group; facilitate group activities; provide skill-building opportunities that create companionship; and build community relationships through presentations to local organizations. You will provide one-on-one support to youth and provide individual advocacy support to participating youth. Some data collection, documentation, and virtual correspondence will be required.
Job Requirements:
Working knowledge or willingness to build knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction and trauma informed care.
Ability to pass a background check and a Motor Vehicle record check
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!
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
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55805
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
YOUTH010056
Job Benefits
Not specified
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