New Avenues For Youth
Alba Youth and Family Services Manager [015] [016]
New Avenues For Youth, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
The rate of pay for this position is $60,000 annually.Location: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233Transform 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 is seeking a compassionate and resilient Manager to join our Alba team.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).Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance.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 substance use, mental health, and/or houselessness.Strong Leader: You are motivated to lead a team with empathy and vision while holding youth at the center.Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself, staff, and the youth we serve.Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs.Organized: You can balance multiple tasks and hold the team accountable with patience, directness, and flexibility.What You'll Do:
Be a Mentor and Guide: Support staff in building meaningful relationships with youth, navigate crisis, and set boundaries.Support Growth and Learning: Facilitate team meetings and trainings, provide 1:1 support to staff.Document the Journey: Complete data review and validation on the team.Team Building: Support the team in fostering strong connections and support for each other.Collaboration: Work with the Alba Milieu Manager to provide seamless youth service coordination.Qualifications:
Understanding of substance use, mental health, trauma, abuse, and adolescent development.Experience working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants, and community.Excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.Degree in social work, psychology, or related field -or- comparable work and lived experience.Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.Minimum of years of experience working with high-risk youth required.Must have access to an automobile, a valid driver's license, and active auto insurance.Must be willing to be CPR certified.Apply Today:
If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button and attaching your resume and cover letter.New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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 is seeking a compassionate and resilient Manager to join our Alba team.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).Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance.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 substance use, mental health, and/or houselessness.Strong Leader: You are motivated to lead a team with empathy and vision while holding youth at the center.Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself, staff, and the youth we serve.Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs.Organized: You can balance multiple tasks and hold the team accountable with patience, directness, and flexibility.What You'll Do:
Be a Mentor and Guide: Support staff in building meaningful relationships with youth, navigate crisis, and set boundaries.Support Growth and Learning: Facilitate team meetings and trainings, provide 1:1 support to staff.Document the Journey: Complete data review and validation on the team.Team Building: Support the team in fostering strong connections and support for each other.Collaboration: Work with the Alba Milieu Manager to provide seamless youth service coordination.Qualifications:
Understanding of substance use, mental health, trauma, abuse, and adolescent development.Experience working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants, and community.Excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.Degree in social work, psychology, or related field -or- comparable work and lived experience.Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.Minimum of years of experience working with high-risk youth required.Must have access to an automobile, a valid driver's license, and active auto insurance.Must be willing to be CPR certified.Apply Today:
If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button and attaching your resume and cover letter.New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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