Youth Specialist - Dignity House (Full-Time, 3PM-11PM)

The Link•Crystal, MN

6d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Specialist supports the safety, supervision, and security of youth and the facility at The Link’s Emergency Shelter for minors, Dignity House. The role responds to crisis calls, conducts intakes, and helps create a safe, supportive, nurturing, and welcoming environment for youth. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position in Crystal, Minnesota, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 11 PM. The hiring salary range is $20.13–$23.00 per hour, based on qualifications. Employees of Children's Residential Facilities must be at least 21 years old under Minnesota State Administrative Rule 2960.0100, Subp. 6,C. Driving is required. To drive on behalf of The Link, employees must have a valid driver's license, a safe and reliable vehicle, pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks, and maintain personal insurance coverage of at least $100,000 bodily injury per person and $300,000 bodily injury per accident. The job offer is contingent on meeting these driving requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old, as required for employees of Children's Residential Facilities under Minnesota State Administrative Rule 2960.0100, Subp. 6,C.
Have a current driver's license and a safe, reliable vehicle with current insurance coverage of at least $100,000 bodily injury per person and $300,000 bodily injury per accident.
Successfully pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks.
Demonstrate a desire for continuous personal and professional learning.
Maintain high personal and professional integrity, including confidentiality and data privacy.
Have knowledge of advocacy related to girls’ and women’s rights, gender-based violence, and/or commercial sexual exploitation of minors.
Be creative and able to engage with diverse needs and learning styles.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for client advocacy.
Be able to work independently and efficiently organize, coordinate, track, and complete multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
Be proficient with computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Maintain consistent, regular attendance.
Have experience providing comprehensive and holistic supportive services to young people.
Have training in youth development, harm reduction, and/or trauma-informed care.
Have knowledge of issues related to minor sex trafficking and gender-based violence, comprehensive programming, child welfare, and court systems.
Have proven experience providing one-to-one and group supports and/or programming within a shelter or other youth setting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of best practices such as trauma-informed care, a strengths-based approach, harm reduction, and positive youth development.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level supervision of youth and the facility to ensure safety and security for youth, staff, and the community.
Consistently and fairly enforce shelter policies.
Interact with police and child welfare when youth are dropped off, supporting a smooth transition.
Develop nurturing relationships with youth while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
Conduct full intakes with youth entering the shelter.
Assist with case management and coordination of services when necessary.
Operate the phone, security, and staffing area to maintain a safe and secure program.
Communicate clearly and daily with the Program Manager and team members to support consistent, holistic services.
Clean shelter spaces regularly, including doing laundry.
Complete progress and case notes and maintain participant records.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as needed.
Help create and maintain a warm, welcoming, and supportive community and culture for youth.
Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency and demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission, vision, and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Support agency growth, maintain positive relationships with coworkers and related parties, and assist as needed as a team player.
Help create a safe, respectful, and healthy environment where everyone can grow and learn.
Participate in special projects and attend required meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, coworkers, and other parties, and perform other duties as assigned.