Lead Youth Worker with 1000 New Hire Bonus
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Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Lead Youth Worker you will provide supervision guidance care and safety to at-risk youth residing in a shelter setting. You will be responsible to fully support youth in conjunction with the wider staff team as youth implement their individualized goals. You will facilitate groups to residents including independent living skills anger management self-care etc. coordinate community activities involving residents and transport residents to community events appointments and outings. You will also be responsible for various household duties and the upkeep of the facility. You will be required to maintain documentation perform record keeping and participate in periodic meetings/ addition the Lead Youth Worker has some supervisory and training responsibilities including on-call. This position works primarily evenings (3pm 11pm) during the week. The Lead Youth Worker also takes responsibility for assuring parents/guardians on-call supervisors the Manager and Director are contacted as needed. They are the primary contact for social workers and law enforcement during the evening when the Manager and Director are out. Finally the Lead Youth worker assists the Manager and Director with case planning risk assessment and risk reduction intake discharge and transition plans.
Post-secondary education is desired.
Experience with homeless and/or at-risk youth.
A valid drivers license acceptable driving record and a Motor Vehicle Check.
Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
Effective working knowledge of adolescent and child development and practice of harm reduction positive youth development and trauma-informed care.
CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training is desired; may be obtained after hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must work every other weekend
- Must work 1 week/month on-call
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!
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.
