Senior Program Manager with 1000 Hiring Bonus

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. Consider joining us!

$1,000 Hiring Bonus!

This Sr Program Manager position is part of a dynamic, diverse team of leaders at LSS Metro Homeless Youth Services providing an entire continuum of programs and services for youth who are experiencing homelessness. This role specifically supports Safe House and our Street Outreach teams. Safe House is a short-term (60 day) emergency shelter for youth experiencing homelessness ages 16 to 20, operating 24/7/365. The house has spacious and youth-friendly common areas, six beds, two bathrooms, and storage areas. Safe House provides youth with a friendly, safe environment where they can take the next steps on their journey. Our street outreach team is a small but mighty team of two who are part of the StreetWorks Collaborative, the largest outreach collaborative in Minnesota. This position encompasses critical budgeting responsibilities, grant writing, management of complex federal and state funding, personnel management, and tracking of expenses and revenues.

• Bachelor's degree in a related social service field and three years of experience working with youth; Master's degree in youth development, human services or a related area preferred.
• An additional two years of experience managing youth programming preferred.
• Experience in working with evaluators and tracking outcomes is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners.
• A driver's license and current insurance is required.
• Ability to work very well independently, with excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to be flexible and manage time.
• Ability to communicate effectively, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members, and others.
• Ability to work with individuals from very diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to empathize, problem solve, and accept people unconditionally, with an openness to new ideas.
• Ability to interpret and analyze policies and guidelines.
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, homelessness, social support systems, advocacy, youth stages of development and case management in terms of providing services to individuals or families in crisis.
• Ability to maintain awareness of personal safety during home visits.

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.