New Avenues For Youth | Diversity Employer
About Us
New Avenues for Youth is a Portland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Our services for young people (ages 9-24) focus on the individual—their experiences, identities, needs, and goals—and helping them make positive change in their lives.
Our Story
New Avenues’ founding in 1997 was a response to the growing numbers of youth experiencing homelessness in downtown Portland. While intervention on street homelessness remains central to our efforts, prevention—or reaching young people earlier to stop homelessness before it starts—is increasingly a strategic focus for us. In fact, more than half of our budget is devoted to it. And for good reason: gentrification, historical and institutional racism, rising housing costs, and the COVID-19 pandemic have displaced, marginalized, and isolated low-income and BIPOC communities in the region, with housing instability and homelessness on the rise.
From meals and counseling to job training and housing, our equity-based services address the many barriers to stability and well-being that young people face. Each and every day, we show up in compassionate, creative ways, ensuring that they always have a place to turn.
Do you want to make an impact on youth homelessness?
Join Our Team!
We Believe In:
- Ensuring physical and emotional safety of youth
- Incorporating youth voice and choice into program design
- Engaging youth in planning, reflection, conflict resolution, and other life skills
- Setting high expectations that they can meet and exceed
- Helping them develop meaningful connections
Benefits and Perks
TIME FOR YOU
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time, Paid Holidays
OUR HEALTH MATTERS
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
- Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b Retirement Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program
New Avenues’ Commitment to Equity
New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people experience health, wellbeing, and a self-determined home. We understand that racism, poverty, and experiences of oppression lead to social injustice and housing instability for youth. Due to current and historical exploitation and racism, youth of color are disproportionately impacted. In order to advance equity at New Avenues and fulfill our mission, we must address how privilege has shaped our organizational culture, policies and practices.
New Avenues believes equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We will listen to and learn from young people’s lived experiences. We will seek multiple perspectives, strive for transparency, remain humble, and resist the urge to simplify or silence hard truths. We make these commitments because we believe in social justice and the inherent human dignity of each individual.
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Outreach Coordinator for Survivors of Sex Trafficking [075] [079]
Portland, Oregon
$22.75 an hour. Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm. 41 SE 102nd Avenue, Portland OR Transform Lives, Transform Yourself: Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that assists youth in our community? Do you have experience that can...
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Drop In Day Services Coordinator [013] [011]
$20.00 an hour. Full-time; Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 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 e...
11d
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East Connect - Assertive Engagement Specialist: Reengagement Case Manager [011] [018]
$20.70 an hour. Full-time; Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm 43 SE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97216 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 experi...
11d
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Assistant Director of Communications [125]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $85,000 a year. The hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm and require some flexibility. 314 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Transform Lives, Transform Yourself: Are you eager to be a part of the c...
12d
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Case Manager - Parent Support Specialist [043]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $21.75 an hour and the hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 Transform Lives, Transform Yourself: Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that ...
12d
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SUDS Counselor - THORN Program [044]
Portland, Oregon
$25.00 an hour. Full-time; Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm 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 ex...
19d
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Residential Advocate [052] [053]
Portland, Oregon
There are two current openings: Part-time: Sunday through Tuesday 2pm-12am ($20.00 an hour) Part-time: Friday and Saturday overnight, 10pm-8am ($22.00 an hour) 1220 SW Columbia ST, Portland, OR 97205 Transform Lives, Transform Yourself: Are...
19d
| Job Type | Part Time |
Weekend Supervisor- Alba Youth Shelter [015] [016]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $57,000.00 a year. The work hours are Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm, plus flexibility on weekdays to meet program needs and fulfill a 40-hour work week. 470 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97233 Transform Live...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
East County Alba Program Relief Youth Support Specialist [082] [015]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $17.00 an hour; $19.00 for overnight shifts. Are you looking for an extremely flexible schedule that allows you to work when it aligns with your schedule? Are you interested in supporting young people wh...
25d
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Residential Housing Youth Advocate - Relief Team Member [052] [053]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this role is $17.00 an hour; $19.00 an hour for overnights. Are you looking for an extremely flexible schedule that allows you to work when it aligns with your schedule? Are you interested in supporting young people who ...
25d
| Job Type | Full Time |