Job description

Your New Role…

The Housing Case Manager provides housing-focused engagement and case management services with an interdisciplinary, multi-agency team to high-risk youth in East County. Responsibilities include screening, intake and assessment; housing application, placement and on-going coordination; crisis intervention; case planning and contracting; resource brokerage and referral; case collaboration and advocacy; follow-up and after care; provision of clinical and financial record keeping related to job duties. Provide backup floor coverage at the East County Youth Opportunity Center, episodically.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability and desire to work with diverse staff and excel in a multi-cultural environment

· Knowledge of housing barriers, navigation, and advocacy.

· Understanding of the issues of substance abuse, mental health, trauma, abuse and adolescent development including brain development.

· Must possess excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, optimism, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

· Must have access to an automobile, a valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance on that vehicle

· Must be willing to be CPR trained and certified

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.

· Minimum of two years of experience working with high-risk youth with case management experience preferred

• Prior experience engaging youth who face multiple barriers, preferably around contexts associated with exploitation

· Ability and commitment to working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants and community.

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 23 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
New Avenues is following all CDC and OHA recommended COVID safety protocols.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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