Youth Worker

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.

• 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!