Youth Specialist - Passageways (Full-time)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Mission : The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and / or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range : $20.24-$23.00 / hour base pay based on qualifications, with additional 10% geographic differential
• Job Type : Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• According to Minnesota State Administrative Rule 2960.0100, Subp. 6,C, employees of Children's Residential Facilities must be at least 21 years of age.
• Note : This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury / Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury / Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Youth Specialists are responsible for the 24-7 safety, supervision, and security of the youth and building at The Link's Safe Harbor Emergency Shelter and Housing Program for commercially sexually exploited youth. This position provides program supervision and is responsible for supporting youth and promoting a safe, supportive, and nurturing atmosphere. The position is also responsible for assisting in the holistic case-management support of youth and for developing, supporting and implementing youth programming that is culturally competent and grounded in positive youth development, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, flex plan, HSA, life, voluntary life, short and long term disability, generous 401k with employer match, paid time off, birthday PTO, two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays / holiday pay (shift-based employees), and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency, and wages that lead our field for similar roles. To that end, The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the position's hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience, lived experience, and relevant degrees and licensures. The Link has a " no negotiation policy ," which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications.

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable protected classes.

NOTE : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Salary Description

$20.23-$24.00