College and Career Access Specialist [032]
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The rate of pay for this position is $21.00 an hour. The hours are 9:00am until 5:30pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required. This position is based at our downtown location at 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205. Staff start each day on site and launch into the community to meet with youth, returning to this location or other New Avenues sites between meetings and at the end of the day. 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 College and Career Access Specialist to join our Avenues to College team. As a College and Career Access Specialist you'll be a consistent and intentional guide for young people navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower youth 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. 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: * Education-Focused: You are a college graduate who is knowledgeable of college systems, language, resources, and financial aid. Compassionate Listener: You offer empathy without judgment, creating a safe space for young people to share their stories and struggles. 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. * 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. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field * At least 2 years' experience working with youth who face multiple barriers. * Strong facilitation skills required * Working knowledge of college access resources for youth, ideally for youth in foster care * Case management experience with youth preferred * Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and active auto insurance 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. |