College and Career Access Specialist

New Avenues for Youth; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 69,034,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

New Avenues for Youth is seeking an Employment Coordinator to join our PAVE team in Portland, OR. The role requires guiding youth, advocating for access to resources, and supporting skill-building around college, finances, and housing.

You will document progress and collaborate with other providers to help youth achieve higher education goals. Eligible candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, youth experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field is required.
• Experience working with youth who face multiple barriers is preferred.
• Knowledge of college access resources for youth is expected.
• Case management experience with youth is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and active auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Be a Mentor and Guide: Build connections with youth and foster trust.
• Advocate: Help youth navigate systems and access resources.
• Lead group lectures and activities, and provide individual support.
• Maintain accurate records to support program data needs.
• Support youth in college and career goal planning, budgeting, and housing.
• Engage youth through discussions on leadership, study strategies, and crisis prevention.
• Help youth achieve self-identified goals in higher education.

Skills

Youth experience

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

$21.00 an hour. Full-time; Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm

314 SW 9 th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 and other New Avenues locations

Join New Avenues and…

• 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 health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), generous paid time off, a comprehensive employee assistance program, a retirement savings plan, and access to employee discounts.

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.

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.

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.

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have the drive or experience to be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness? If so, New Avenues for Youth is seeking an Employment Coordinator to join our PAVE team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience working with youth who face multiple barriers.
• Working knowledge of college access resources for youth
• Case management experience with youth preferred
• Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and active auto insurance required

What You'll Do:

• Be a Mentor and Guide: Build genuine connections with youth, share relevant and intentional experiences to instill confidence and build trust.
• Empower Through Advocacy: Help young people navigate complex systems, access resources, collaborate and coordinate with other providers, and make informed decisions about their own journey.
• Support Growth and Learning: Lead and participate in group lectures and activities, recreational activities, and individual support meetings that foster connection and personal development.
• Document the Journey: Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.
• Skill-Building: This position will support youth in skill-building around college and career goals, finances and budgeting, and housing support.
• Fostering meaningful connections: In this role, you will assist college students in navigating community resources and in cultivating professional and peer relationships.
• Engaging: This position will engage youth through facilitated discussions on leadership skills, study strategies, and crisis prevention.
• Impactful: In this role, you will help youth reach their self-identified goals in higher education. You will see the impacts you have made when they reach their goals.

Who You Are:

• Supportive: You agree to center the youth experience, build trust, and follow through on your investment to the young people that we serve.
• Compassionate: You offer empathy without judgment, listen effectively, and create a safe space for young people to share their stories and struggles.
• Resilient: You are committed to showing up consistently and holding the youth experience separate from your own.
• Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself and the youth that we serve.
• Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You support our unwavering commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

New Avenues for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.