Youth Shelter Specialist – Trauma‑Informed Care

The Link Minnesota; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Link Minnesota seeks a Youth Specialist for its Safe Harbor Emergency Shelter and Housing Program in the Southwest Suburbs. You will ensure 24-7 safety, supervise youth, and promote a trauma-informed, youth-centered environment grounded in harm reduction and positive youth development.

You will conduct intake, coordinate services, facilitate activities, and maintain a secure facility. Driving is required; background checks and insurance are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth.
• High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality and data privacy.
• Knowledge of advocacy toward girls and women’s rights, gender-based violence, and/or the commercial sexual exploitation of minors.
• Creative and able to engage a diverse range of needs and learning styles.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for client advocacy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities.
• Current driver’s license, reliable vehicle and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level supervision of youth and facility to ensure safety.
• Enforce shelter policies consistently and fairly.
• Develop and facilitate activities grounded in youth development and trauma-informed care.
• Interact with police and child welfare for youth transitions.
• Develop nurturing relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Conduct full intake with youth entering shelter.
• Assist with case management and coordination of services.
• Operate phone, security, and front desk systems to maintain a safe program.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as needed.
• Provide transportation as necessary or assigned.
• Create and maintain a warm, welcoming community for youth 24-7.

Skills

Youth development

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Driving eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Link Minnesota seeks a Youth Specialist for its Safe Harbor Emergency Shelter and Housing Program in the Southwest Suburbs. You will ensure 24-7 safety, supervise youth, and promote a trauma-informed, youth-centered environment grounded in harm reduction and positive youth development.

You will conduct intake, coordinate services, facilitate activities, and maintain a secure facility. Driving is required; background checks and insurance are prerequisites.