New Avenues For Youth
About Us
New Avenues for Youth is a Portland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Our services for young people (ages 9-24) focus on the individual—their experiences, identities, needs, and goals—and helping them make positive change in their lives.
Our Story
New Avenues’ founding in 1997 was a response to the growing numbers of youth experiencing homelessness in downtown Portland. While intervention on street homelessness remains central to our efforts, prevention—or reaching young people earlier to stop homelessness before it starts—is increasingly a strategic focus for us. In fact, more than half of our budget is devoted to it. And for good reason: gentrification, historical and institutional racism, rising housing costs, and the COVID-19 pandemic have displaced, marginalized, and isolated low-income and BIPOC communities in the region, with housing instability and homelessness on the rise.
From meals and counseling to job training and housing, our equity-based services address the many barriers to stability and well-being that young people face. Each and every day, we show up in compassionate, creative ways, ensuring that they always have a place to turn.
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We Believe In:
- Ensuring physical and emotional safety of youth
- Incorporating youth voice and choice into program design
- Engaging youth in planning, reflection, conflict resolution, and other life skills
- Setting high expectations that they can meet and exceed
- Helping them develop meaningful connections
Benefits and Perks
TIME FOR YOU
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time, Paid Holidays
OUR HEALTH MATTERS
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
- Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b Retirement Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program
New Avenues’ Commitment to Equity
New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people experience health, wellbeing, and a self-determined home. We understand that racism, poverty, and experiences of oppression lead to social injustice and housing instability for youth. Due to current and historical exploitation and racism, youth of color are disproportionately impacted. In order to advance equity at New Avenues and fulfill our mission, we must address how privilege has shaped our organizational culture, policies and practices.
New Avenues believes equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We will listen to and learn from young people’s lived experiences. We will seek multiple perspectives, strive for transparency, remain humble, and 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.
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College and Career Access Specialist [032]
Portland, Oregon
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 d...
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Ready 4 Work Faux Post: Entry-Level Social Work Assistant
Portland, Oregon
Location: New Avenues for Youth Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour (depending on education & experience) Schedule: Monday-Friday (occasional evenings or weekends as needed) About Us: New Avenues for Youth is dedic...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Ready 4 Work Faux Post: Entry-Level Customer Service Representative
Portland, Oregon
Location: Portland, Oregon Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Industry: Customer Service / Call Center / Retail Compensation: $16-$19/hour (depending on experience) + bonuses & benefits About Us At New Avenues for Youth, we believe great servi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Ready 4 Work Faux Post: Entry-Level Food Service Worker
Portland, Oregon
Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Part-time / Full-time Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour (based on experience & availability) Schedule: Flexible (weekdays, weekends, and evenings) About Us: New Avenues for Youth is a fast-paced, customer-focuse...
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Ready 4 Work Faux Post: Entry-Level Hospitality Associate
Portland, Oregon
Location: Portland, Oregon Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Industry: Hospitality / Customer Service Compensation: $15-$18/hour (depending on experience) + tips & benefits About Us At New Avenues for Youth, we pride ourselves on delivering e...
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Ready 4 Work Faux Post: Entry-Level Retail Associate
Portland, Oregon
Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Part-time / Full-time Pay: $13.50 - $16.50 per hour (based on experience & availability) Schedule: Flexible (weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays) About Us: At New Avenues for Youth, we believe shopping sh...
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Sales Account Manager - New Avenues INK [001]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $55,000 a year plus sales-based commission. Full-time: Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm with some flexibility required 1675 SE 6th Avenue, Portland OR 97214 New Avenues for Youth is seeking a dynamic ...
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Alcohol & Drug Specialist - ROSE Program [044] [045]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $21.75 an hour. Full-time; Tuesday through Saturday 9:30amam to 6:00pm 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 Transform Lives, Transform Yourself: Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that su...
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Education Support Specialist - East Connect [020] [075]
Portland, Oregon
The rate of pay for this position is $21.00 an hour. Monday through Friday 10am to 6:30pm. 43 SE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97216 This position is based at the Youth CNCT starts each day on site and launches in to community to meet with youth, r...
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Case Manager- East Multnomah County [020] [075]
Portland, Oregon
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 pa...
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