Part time Senior Youth Worker with $1000 Hiring Bonus

$1,000 hiring bonus! FT and PT available. Hiring range of $18.86-$21/hr.  For those covering critical shifts pay will be increased by $2.50 per hour - this includes overnight shifts. (Full time roles are benefits eligible.)

As a Senior Youth Worker (facility based), you will provide support, basic needs, and encouragement to youth ages birth - 17 years of age and youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness. You will provide coverage to shelter/Transitional Living Programs primarily Thursday - Sundays from 3pm - 11pm or 11pm - 7am.  Youth Workers will provide a consistent, safe, and supportive milieu for each individual within an environment where the population served may present with a high level of need. The population served may change quickly and within a single shift. In this role, you will develop positive relationships with youth to help them identify immediate needs and/or plan next steps towards stability and how to advance towards those steps. You will also respond to crisis and emergent needs of youth seeking shelter. 

No driver's license required for overnight shifts!

What LSS offers you:   

• All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
• Employees working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
• Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
• Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24+ different services.
• A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Some experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• 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 will be provided 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 & first aid 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.
• Must work evenings, overnights and weekends.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 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 reward employees. Consider joining us!