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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. Do work that matters. Grow with us! Position includes up to a $1000 Hiring Bonus! You may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $500.00 after 3 months (and a minimum of 200 hours worked) and remaining $500.00 after 6 months (and a minimum of 400 hours worked). To be eligible to receive the hire bonus, the new hire must fulfill the scheduled shifts hired for, have completed required training, and meet performance expectations as determined by the supervisor and next level management. Lutheran Social Service of MN (LSS) has a rich legacy of providing holistic case management support to youth and their families experiencing higher barriers to stabilization and success. The role of the is to provide community-based advocacy and case management services focused on the following: youth mentoring, academic engagement and performance, diversion from the criminal justice system, basic needs support, parent support and connection to services, and other family needs for youth on probation. Community Navigator, Youth Resources work with youth to develop and complete personal goals related to academic and socioemotional success, provide compassionate collaboration, support and advocacy within the community and school settings. Community Navigator, Youth Resources are knowledgeable and proficient in utilizing family strength-based case management and client-focused practice. Preferred Job Skills 2-3 years working with diverse youth populations experiencing a variety of barriers such as truancy, engagement with the criminal justice system, poverty, homelessness, behavioral health issues and lack of a positive and supportive social circle. Training in the areas of crisis intervention, family dynamics, and chemical dependency is desired. To provide adequate social work practices, the incumbent must draw on the ability to empathize, problem solve, and the ability to accept people unconditionally with an openness to new ideas. Ability to interpret policies and guidelines, the incumbent must draw on analytical abilities. Tested understanding and proven knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, social support systems, advocacy, youth stages of development and case management in terms of providing services to individuals or families in crisis. The ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check. Strong communication skills, written and oral A driver's license and current insurance is required Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by he employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.