Pregnant & Parenting Youth Outreach Worker

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

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! Job Summary: Provide outreach and support services to pregnant and parenting youth ages 16–24 of all genders who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, running away, or transitioning from out‑of‑home placement. This position delivers street‑based and community outreach, distributes basic needs supplies for youth and their children, completes Coordinated Entry assessments, and connects youth to housing, healthcare, prenatal and parenting supports, childcare, education, and other essential resources. The role also provides education to community members and organizations about issues facing youth and young families experiencing homelessness, and collaborates with community partners, the StreetWorks Collaborative, law enforcement, and local businesses to ensure coordinated, trauma‑informed, and equitable services.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth, including lived experience , community involvement, or direct work preferred.
• Strong communication, cultural responsiveness, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.
• Must be able to pass a DHS level background check.
• Must be able to pass a driver’s eligibility check.

Nice To Haves

• Effective working knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction and trauma-informed care preferred.
• Experience engaging and supporting youth experiencing homelessness and at-risk youth or children and/or supporting pregnant and parenting youth.
• Knowledge of local youth services and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver street‑based and community outreach
• Distribute basic needs supplies for youth and their children
• Complete Coordinated Entry assessments
• Connect youth to housing, healthcare, prenatal and parenting supports, childcare, education, and other essential resources.
• Provide education to community members and organizations about issues facing youth and young families experiencing homelessness
• Collaborate with community partners, the StreetWorks Collaborative, law enforcement, and local businesses to ensure coordinated, trauma‑informed, and equitable services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed