Safe Place Coordinator

470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

$21.00 an hour. Wednesday-Saturday, 12pm-5pm.

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 a Safe Place Coordinator to join our Alba team.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, communications, psychology, or related human services field
  -or- combination of work and lived personal experience facing housing barriers as a teen. Will consider lived experience in substitute of years of Education.
• Experience creating and facilitating trainings.
• Experience conducting outreach to youth who face multiple barriers.
• Valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, and active auto insurance.

• Develop:
  Engage organizations, schools, and businesses in becoming Safe Place partner sites; create and deliver trainings on Safe Place and youth experiencing houselessness.
• Outreach:
  Connect with youth and community to foster pathways and access to services.
• Post:
  Make materials to get the word out, including social media content.
• Document:
  Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.

• Outgoing and creative:
  You are a compelling storyteller and make meaningful connections.
• Compassionate:
  You offer empathy without judgment, listen effectively, and create a safe space for young people to share their stories and struggles.
• Reliable and consistent:
  You show up for youth, partners, and community.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.