On-Call Senior Youth Worker 500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking an On-Call Senior Youth Worker to support youth ages 16–24 in a 24/7 shelter setting in Saint Paul, MN. The role includes intake, creating daily plans, and providing basic needs with a focus on safety and trauma-informed care.

The position is part-time with an emphasis on overnights and weekends, offering a $500 hiring bonus. Applicants must meet background, age and driving checks and align with ALIVE Workplace values.

Qualifications

• Effective working knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction and trauma-informed care preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a DHS level background check and a driver’s eligibility check.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field plus 1 year experience with youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcome, support and basic needs for youth experiencing homelessness aged 16–24 or youth birth-17 in 24/7 shelter.
• Conduct intake, assist with daily plans and support youth at departure.
• Maintain a consistent, safe, and supportive milieu during shifts, including crisis response.
• Build positive relationships to identify immediate needs and next steps toward stability.

Skills

Positive youth development

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Job description

On-Call Senior Youth Worker 500 Hiring Bonus

Job Category: Youth & Family Services

Requisition Number: ONCAL009934

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

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Saint Paul, MN 55130, USA

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!

As the Sr Youth Worker (Facility Based) you will provide a welcome, support, basic needs and encouragement to youth experiencing homelessness ages 16-24 or children and adolescents birth-17 who have been placed in 24/7 shelter for care. You will provide coverage to shelter during all open hours, conduct intake and support youth at the time of departure, assist with the provision of basic needs and work with each child or youth to make a daily plan. The Sr Youth Worker (Facility Based) will provide 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. In this role, you will develop positive relationships with children or youth to help them identify immediate needs and /or plan or create next steps toward stability and how to advance towards those steps. You will also respond to crisis and emergent needs of youth seeking shelter or children and adolescents being placed in care.

$500 Hiring Bonus! On-call position for overnights and weekends.

Job Requirements:

• Effective working knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction, and trauma-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, children, and 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.
• Must be able to pass a driver’s eligibility check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field plus 1-year experience working with youth or experience in lieu of degree preferred. Experience with homeless, at-risk youth or children or youth who have been removed from their homes.

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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