Pregnant & Parenting Youth Outreach Worker

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

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

• Must be able to pass a DHS level background check.
• Must be able to pass a driver’s eligibility check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth, including lived experience, community involvement, or direct work preferred.
• 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.
• Strong communication, cultural responsiveness, and relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of local youth services and community resources preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.

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

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees