Drop-In Center Youth Advocate - Relief Team Member [044] [013]

New Avenues For Youth • Portland, OR, United States • from $21 / year • 1d ago

Choose your shifts! $21.00 per hour.

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 are at-risk or currently experiencing houselessness?

If so, this Youth Advocate role may be just what you're looking for!

What is asked of a Youth Advocate in a Relief role?

The Relief Youth Advocate fills in for vacant shifts when they are available to do so. Shifts are offered at our Drop-In Center located in downtown Portland. During these shifts, the person in this position will engage youth in our day services program through the Positive Youth Development model providing guidance, support, and information in a multicultural environment for houseless and at-risk youth. The person in this position assists with overseeing a milieu setting, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. They also assist in the upkeep of the space by keeping it clean.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to develop relationships with youth to assist them in their daily responsibilities within the programs
Works to create a space that reflects the tenants of Positive Youth Development
Ability to encourage youth participation within the programs
In conjunction with the program teams, provide basic services and a clean, supportive atmosphere within the facilities
Works to maintain a safe environment, emotionally and physically, for all youth
Oversee and participate in the cleaning and up-keep of the program facilities
Ability to work with diverse staff and excel in a multi-cultural environment
Work assigned shifts with flexibility to cover as needed

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 26 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.

Our Commitment to Equity...

Back in 2015, New Avenues for Youth embarked on an unending initiative to consistently advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Today, we are a more curious and consciously aware agency of employees invested in the ongoing practice of learning from multiple perspectives and lived experiences. We firmly believe equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We are an organization committed to listen to each other and those that we serve, to always strive for transparency, to remain humble, and to 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.

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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