Alba Youth Mentor- BIPOC Specialization [018] [015]

The rate of pay for this position is $22.50 an hour. The position is Monday through Friday 9am until 5:30pm.

470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR, 97233

New Avenues for Youth is committed to supporting a workplace that honors, celebrates, and acknowledges our community's powerful differences. Through our work here, we move together to support the wellbeing, care, and growth of youth in our community. To be at our best, we embrace that the diverse communities we serve must be reflected in our colleagues supporting the work we do each day. We are committed to our workforce centering practices that support and encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and people with non-dominant gender identities to grow and thrive.

Your New Role...

This position provides community- and site-based engagement and case management services to youth (ages 9-17) who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Due to the overrepresentation of youth of color and LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing housing instability, this position focuses on providing culturally specific and responsive services for youth while based out of our Youth Opportunity Center in East County.

The person in this position will carry a caseload of youth that speak Spanish primarily and will routinely be required to converse in Spanish with youth and youth family members.

The responsibilities of this position include intake and assessment; housing placement and stabilization; individual mentoring and case management; skill building and recreation; crisis intervention; case planning and contracting; resource brokerage and referral; coordination and advocacy; follow-up and after care; provision of clinical and financial and other record keeping related to job duties. The mentor will act as a Culturally-Specific Specialist on three levels: 1) working with predominantly Black, as well as Indigenous, and POC (BIPOC) youth, 2) acting as one of the team leaders on BIPOC culturally-specific issues for program youth/staff/interns, and 3) serve as a point person for BIPOC culturally-specific advocacy and education for Alba with our community partners.

Knowledge & Skills:

* Proven ability and commitment to working with BIPOC as well as LGBTQ and other culturally diverse youth, staff, and community

* Fluent in speaking both English and Spanish

* Minimum of two years' experience working with high-risk youth and/or families required, case management experience preferred

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

* Excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, optimism, positive humor and overall interpersonal skills

* 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 & Experience:

* Relevant prior work experience, lived experience, or both. A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related human services field a plus

* Minimum of two years' experience working with high-risk youth and/or families required, case management experience preferred

About Us...

New Avenues is an innovative, influential social services agency that works in partnership with the Portland area community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives. At New Avenues, everyone is youth centered and collaboratively work together to accomplish our mission.

We are a diverse non-profit organization serving this community for over 25 years. At New Avenues, we seek dynamic, spirited individuals looking to contribute to the success of these amazing young people. Being part of our team offers a rewarding experience where your contributions have impact. Our approachable and supportive management team is focused on providing you with the tools, guidance, and autonomy to thrive while gaining invaluable social services background.

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, and Life Insurance. Flexibility Spending Accounts, a 403b Retirement Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program.

Any candidate deemed viable for this position based on resources and resume submission will be contacted to participate in a screen interview to discuss interest and job compatibility. Of those screened, advancing candidates will be asked to participate in a subsequent interview or interviews to evaluate job qualifications and interest further. From this process, a hiring selection will be made. New Avenues for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires a high level of mobility, meaning the successful candidate must be able to swiftly move and adapt to different situations and tasks. This may or may not also include different agency locations or locations within the community being served. A person in this position must be able to perform with or without accommodation the essential functions of this job including any physical requirements associated with this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. If the position may require the use of any personal protective equipment, New Avenues will have such equipment on hand for the employee's use.

Apply Today...

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New Avenues for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.