Day Services Coordinator [013]

Company: New Avenues For Youth
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

$21.00 an hour. Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am until 7:00pm
314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:
Are you ready to ignite your passion for social change and empowerment? Do you have a lived experience that could be a beacon of hope for young people facing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Peer Support Specialist to join our youth centered Drop in team!
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.
Your Journey, Their Inspiration:
You are an ideal candidate for our Day Services Coordinator position if you enjoy building authentic relationships, naturally engage in collaborative problem-solving, and believe in the potential of every young person. Day Services Coordinators meet youth needs in the New Avenues Drop-In Center and provide information to young people about available services through street outreach. They serve as point people for basic needs supports, helping young people: do their laundry; shop the resource closet for clothing, undergarments, shoes, and other basic needs items; access warm meals and snacks; access showers for hygiene care; access computers for virtual meetings or resource navigation; receive benefits coordination through mail stop services; get connected to other important New Avenues services that will lead to increased stability, including case management, housing or shelter, and recovery supports. This position is ultimately designed to facilitate access to resources, coordinate supports, and provide warm, inviting, safe spaces for youth participants.
What You'll Do:
Engaging - In this role, you will experience the ability to meet youth at many different stages of change, facing a variety of different challenging experiences due to intersectionality and oppressive systems. The Day Services Coordinators strive to facilitate access to any and all resources that a youth may need by focusing on relationship building and building community connections.
Collaborative - This position provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with various teams within New Avenues, as well as partners in the Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC) and in the community. You will get the opportunity to work with natural support systems as well as be a part of creating larger community through various facets.
Harm Reduction - In this role, you will be able to apply harm reduction practices that support youth wherever they may be in their stage of life. The Day Services space strives to be a safe, welcoming, and low barriered space where youth can build connections, get referred to services, and pursue their goals.
Youth-Centered - This work is grounded in positive youth development and motivational interviewing principles, which centers youth as the experts in their lives. It emphasizes culturally responsive approaches, understanding the impacts of trauma, and approaching work with empathy.
Who You Are:
* You have a desire to work with multicultural staff and youth in a diverse setting
* You can provide basic services and promote a safe, clean and supportive atmosphere within the center in collaboration with the Drop-In team.
* Someone who can assist with de-escalation and role model dispute resolution as well as restorative justice practices, risk management, and appropriate boundaries.
* Perform outreach services to youth in the Drop-In Program and during community outreach, including the distribution of food, drinks, clothing, PPE, hygiene supplies and other basic needs items.
* Work to create a space that reflects the tenants of Positive Youth Development & Trauma Informed Care, while reflecting the diversity of the youth we serve.
Why Join Us:
Make a Profound Impact: Witness firsthand the transformative power of your support and guidance.
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.
Holistic Benefits Package: We value your well-being and offer a robust benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 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.
Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.
Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional well-being.
Experience:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Knowledge of the lifestyles and culture of youth experiencing houselessness preferred
* Relatable lived experience a plus
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 lived experience 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.

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