Lead Youth Outreach Worker

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Employee assistance program

Financial counselling

Wellness program

UKG Wallet

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan with match

Paid time off

Holidays and float days

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Lead Outreach Manager to provide direct outreach and engagement services to youth and young adults 16-24 facing homelessness or housing instability. The role builds trust through street, school, and community outreach across the service area, linking youth to housing and supportive services.

The position also coordinates outreach coverage, develops partnerships, and supports program planning, evaluation, and budget oversight to meet grant

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and engagement services to youth and young adults ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Develop community partnerships and coordinate outreach activities and coverage strategies.
• Support program evaluation, outcomes reporting, planning, development, and budget oversight.

Job description

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!

The Lead Outreach Manager provides direct outreach and engagement services to youth and young adults ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This position builds trusting relationships through street, school, community, and systems-based outreach, connecting youth to housing, resources, and supportive services throughout the program's entire geographic service area. The Lead Outreach Manager coordinates outreach activities and coverage strategies, develops community partnerships, ensures compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards, supports program evaluation and outcomes, and assists with program planning, development, and budget oversight.

What we offer 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 people served and employees first.

An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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