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Outreach Youth Worker with 1000 Hiring Bonus
Duluth, MN
Job Description
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!
$1,000 Hiring Bonus!
As an Outreach Youth Worker/Adolescent Health Specialist you will initiate contact and build relationships with youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You will provide collaborative street-based care with a partner and/or conduct group sessions to deepen relationships with youth, provide in-kind and other support and case management while assisting youth to achieve safe housing. You will use a harm reduction approach and provide supplies to street engaged youth while educating them on topics of central concern relating to basic needs, health, education and housing. You will be required to maintain records, database and documentation, complete program reports and participate in program related training and networking.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Community Health, Youth Studies or related field plus 1 year experience working with youth or AA degree in related field plus 1 year experience working with youth and 2 years of additional relevant experience.
- Experience in street outreach and youth work.
- Knowledge of youth work that includes positive youth development, harm reduction and trauma-informed care.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
20.00
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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