Youth Support Specialist

5 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States New Avenues for Youth Full time
About the Role

New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Residential Advocate to join our Moxie Transitional Housing team. As a trusted guide, you will foster opportunity and empower young people to reach their unique goals.

What You'll Do
  • Be a consistent and intentional mentor, building genuine connections with youth and sharing relevant experiences to instill confidence and trust.
  • Empower through advocacy, helping young people navigate complex systems, access resources, and make informed decisions about their own recovery journey.
  • Support growth and learning by leading and participating in life skill groups and individual support meetings that foster connection and personal development.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records to ensure our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Benefits

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
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Access to free counseling services
About 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.



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