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Case Manager- East Multnomah County [020] [075]

New Avenues For Youth
dental insurance, paid time off
United States, Oregon, Portland
Sep 25, 2025

The rate of pay for this position is $21.00 an hour.

Twenty hours a week: Tuesday 12 pm- 6:30 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am- 6pm, Thursday 12pm-6:30pm

41 SE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216

Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Youth Case Manager in East Multnomah County to join the East Connect team!

As a Case Manager at East Connect, you'll be a consistent and intentional guide for youth navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.

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 available at a cost share to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.
Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time in year one with an additional week added in year two.
Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.
Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.

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.

Who You Are:

Knowledgeable: You bring either lived experience or expert learned experience about at-risk youth and youth impacted by community violence to this role.
Reliable Advocate: You are committed to showing up consistently and providing unwavering support to the youth you work with.
Flexible: You embrace continuous learning and days that come with a change of pace. You are ready to meet youth where they are at and navigate a range of youth needs.
Equitable: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that influence these struggles. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.

What You'll Do:

1:1 Support: Provide case management on site and in a community-based setting to youth ages 14-24, supporting to navigate shelter and housing, educational systems, obtain employment, and re-engage with school
* Skills Groups: Facilitate life skills groups for at risk youth facing barriers to graduation

* Crisis Support: Support youth in navigating crisis and provide crisis interventions as appropriate.

* Data Compliance: Maintain required documentation, including case notes, case files and expenditures.

* This position is based at the Youth CNCT building at 41 SE 102nd Avenue and launches in community to meet with youth, returning to Youth CNCT or other New Avenues locations between meetings and at the end of the day

Qualifications:

* Relevant work and life experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field experience
Individuals with lived experience are specifically encouraged to apply!

* Prior experience engaging youth who face multiple barriers and/or who are impacted by community violence

* Proficiency in basic communication and technical skills, including composing professional emails, operating a phone system, client management software and standard computer applications.

* Possess a valid Driver's License and a personal vehicle which will be used for transporting youth as part of mentorship.

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.

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.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking 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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