Overnight Senior Youth Worker with 500 Hiring Bonus
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lutheran Social Service MNis 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 on call and weekend/overnight shifts.
$500 Hiring Bonus!
Job Summary:
As the Sr Youth Worker (Non-Driver) you will providewelcome 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.
- Experience with homelessat-riskyouth or children or youth who have been removed from their homes.
- Effective working knowledge of positive youth development harm reductionandtrauma-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 childrenand 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:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field plus1 year experience working with youth or experience in lieu of degree preferred.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.
