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New Avenues For Youth Inc

Assertive Engagement Specialist – Housing Case Manager [150-T] [051] New Avenu

New Avenues For Youth Inc, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


The rate of pay for this position is $20.70 an hour.

Part-time and Full-time shifts available:

Part time: Day shift Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Full-time: Swing shift Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Full-time: Swing shift Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Your New Role…

The Housing Case Manager provides engagement and case management services with an interdisciplinary, multi-agency team to high-risk youth who are living in the New Avenues Housing program. Responsibilities include:

Intake and assessment

Individual and group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case planning and contracting

Resource brokerage and referral

Case coordination and advocacy

Follow-up and after care

Provision of clinical and financial record keeping related to job duties

Provide backup floor coverage three shifts a week in onsite transitional housing program

Knowledge & Skills:

Understanding of the issues of substance abuse, mental health, trauma, abuse and adolescent development including brain development.

Must possess excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, optimism, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Use of personal automobile for transporting self and clients for work purposes.

Must have access to an automobile, a valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance on that vehicle.

Must be willing to be CPR trained and certified.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, psychology or social work. Master’s Degree preferred.

Minimum of two years of experience working with high-risk youth.

Experience, ability and commitment to working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants and community.

New Avenues Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package…

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Paid Holidays

No Employee Cost Share for your Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexibility Spending Accounts

A 403b Retirement Savings Plan

An Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program

Apply Today…

Simply click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this screen and attach your resume and cover letter.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal opportunity Employer.

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