New Avenues For Youth Inc
Day Services and Outreach Manager [011] New Avenues for Youth
New Avenues For Youth Inc, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
$58,000 to $60,000 annually.
Full-time; Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 7pm
314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:
Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Day Services & Outreach Manager to join our Day Services & Outreach team.
As a Day Services & Outreach Manager, you’ll be a consistent and intentional guide for youth navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.
Join New Avenues and…
Make an Impact:
Provide consistent support, guidance around resources, and advocacy.
Thrive in a Supportive Team:
Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.
Grow as a Professional:
Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
Enjoy a Robust Benefits Package:
We value your well-being and offer a robust benefits package that includes:Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time in year one with an additional week added in year two.Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.
Our Commitment to Equity:
At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.
Who You Are:
Experienced:
You have faced and overcome challenges related to systems, mental health, and/or houselessness. Your experience is a source of strength and fuels your compassion and care. You have worked with high risk youth and have experience managing teams.
Compassionate Leader:
You create safe spaces for team members to receive feedback, support, and guidance in order to best serve youth.
Clear Communicator:
You are able to provide clear, effective feedback to teams and have challenging conversations with both youth and staff. You have experience with de-escalation skills and crisis intervention.
Growth-Oriented:
You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself and the youth you serve.
Equity:
You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.
What You’ll Do:
Lead by Example:
Build genuine connections with youth and model the tenants of positive youth development. Take point during moments of crisis and act in alignment with established safety protocol and procedure.
Milieu Management:
Manage all daily Drop In operations, including scheduling coverage for all shifts, planning meal preparation, maintaining space cleanliness, and supply ordering.
Support Growth and Learning:
Lead and supervise a team of service coordinators, ensuring they have space to receive feedback, support, and guidance. Oversee any volunteers supporting programming.
Budget and Spending:
Oversee and manage budget spending within the department, providing accurate reports of what is being spent and why.
Youth Engagement:
Plan and execute engaging, culturally responsive programming for youth, including groups and field trips, to support them in building skills toward safe and stable living.
Document the Journey:
Maintain accurate and timely records and oversee data entry for the Day Services Program, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with high-risk youth
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing and leading teams
Ability to work with multicultural staff and youth
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience preferred
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking 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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Full-time; Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 7pm
314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:
Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Day Services & Outreach Manager to join our Day Services & Outreach team.
As a Day Services & Outreach Manager, you’ll be a consistent and intentional guide for youth navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.
Join New Avenues and…
Make an Impact:
Provide consistent support, guidance around resources, and advocacy.
Thrive in a Supportive Team:
Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.
Grow as a Professional:
Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
Enjoy a Robust Benefits Package:
We value your well-being and offer a robust benefits package that includes:Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time in year one with an additional week added in year two.Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.
Our Commitment to Equity:
At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.
Who You Are:
Experienced:
You have faced and overcome challenges related to systems, mental health, and/or houselessness. Your experience is a source of strength and fuels your compassion and care. You have worked with high risk youth and have experience managing teams.
Compassionate Leader:
You create safe spaces for team members to receive feedback, support, and guidance in order to best serve youth.
Clear Communicator:
You are able to provide clear, effective feedback to teams and have challenging conversations with both youth and staff. You have experience with de-escalation skills and crisis intervention.
Growth-Oriented:
You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself and the youth you serve.
Equity:
You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.
What You’ll Do:
Lead by Example:
Build genuine connections with youth and model the tenants of positive youth development. Take point during moments of crisis and act in alignment with established safety protocol and procedure.
Milieu Management:
Manage all daily Drop In operations, including scheduling coverage for all shifts, planning meal preparation, maintaining space cleanliness, and supply ordering.
Support Growth and Learning:
Lead and supervise a team of service coordinators, ensuring they have space to receive feedback, support, and guidance. Oversee any volunteers supporting programming.
Budget and Spending:
Oversee and manage budget spending within the department, providing accurate reports of what is being spent and why.
Youth Engagement:
Plan and execute engaging, culturally responsive programming for youth, including groups and field trips, to support them in building skills toward safe and stable living.
Document the Journey:
Maintain accurate and timely records and oversee data entry for the Day Services Program, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with high-risk youth
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing and leading teams
Ability to work with multicultural staff and youth
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience preferred
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking 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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