Alba Youth and Family Services Manager [015] [016]

The rate of pay for this position is $60,000 annually.470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233Transform Lives, Transform YourselfAre 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 house-lessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth is seeking a compassionate and resilient Manager to join our Alba team.As the Youth and Family Services Manager, you'll be a consistent and intentional guide for staff who are supporting young people navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower staff to support young people in being 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:Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost 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 EquityAt 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 AreExperienced: You have faced and overcome challenges related to substance use, mental health, and/or houselessness. Your experience is a source of strength and fuels your compassion and care.Strong Leader: You are motivated to lead a team with empathy and vision while holding youth at the center.Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself, staff and the youth we serveEquity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.Organized: You are able to balance multiple tasks and hold team accountable with patience, directness, and flexibility.What You'll DoBe a Mentor and Guide: Support staff in building meaningful relationships with youth, navigate crisis, and set boundaries. Share feedback, uplift successes, and empower staff to be strong youth advocates.Support Growth and Learning: Facilitate team meetings and trainings, provide 1:1 support to staff, and work with Program Director and Alba Milieu Manager to create supportive programming for youth.Document the Journey: Complete date review and validation on team, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.Team Building: Support team in fostering strong connections and support for each other.Collaboration: With Alba Milieu Manager to provide seamless youth service coordination and team cohesion. With the team to encourage creativity and critical thinking in service provision for youth.Qualifications Understanding of substance use, mental health, trauma, abuse and adolescent development including brain development. Experience, ability and commitment to working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants and community Excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, optimism, positive humor and overall interpersonal skills. Degree in social work, psychology, or related field -or- comparable work and lived experience Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience Minimum of years of experience working with high-risk youth required Must have access to automobile, a valid driver's license, and active auto insurance on vehicle. Must be willing to be CPR certified.Apply TodayIf 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.