Employment Opportunities

Program Supervisor

New Avenues for Youth is seeking an energetic and motivated Program Supervisor with strong program development, relationship-building and clinical supervisory skills to help define and launch a new program to help youth in foster care at highest risk of homelessness exit to stable lives.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful agency that is working in partnership with the Child Welfare Partnership Program at Portland State University (PSU) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to improve the lives of the most vulnerable teens in the child welfare system.

Requirements\Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work with at least 2 years of post-graduation work experience.
  • Direct experience with foster youth or the child welfare system preferred.
  • Demonstrated success with supervising in both administrative and clinical capacities.
  • Experience managing established or start-up programs, including program planning, staffing, and budgeting
  • Creativity, initiative, sense of adventure, and flexibility.
  • Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Please email resume & cover letter to:
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Attn:  Caroline

Clinical Coordinator

New Avenues for Youth is seeking a Clinical Coordinator who will provide overall clinical supervision to the AES (case management), Project Link, Meta and Pathways teams and clinical consultation to all New Avenues services.  Provide management and supervision of the assigned teams including management of daily operations; supervision of staff, volunteers and interns; development and implementation of programming.  Provide management of program budgets; management of grants; and scheduling for clinical staff. Oversee New Avenues training for program staff. Attend management, programmatic and service coordination meetings. 

Requirements\Qualifications:
LCSW required.  Must have three to five years of experience working with youth and/or young adults in a clinical position.  At least two years of supervisory experience preferred.  Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively.  Strong multi-tasking skills with superior attention to detail.  Excellent analytical thinking and reasoning ability.  Initiative, drive and strong follow-up skills.  Receptive to and adapts well to change.  Proven oral and written communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills, patience and sensitivity for youth employees.  Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.

Please email resume & cover letter to:
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Attn:  Kari

Mental Health Counselor

New Avenues for Youth is seeking a Mental Health Counselor who will Partner with mental health treatment services, alcohol & drug treatment services and homeless youth service providers to offer homeless youth age 13-24 therapeutic supports toward maintaining housing. Manage Pathway leasing funds for up to three scattered-site community apartments and provide case management support for apartment residents. 

Requirements\Qualifications:
Masters Degree in counseling, psychology or social work required.  Minimum of two years experience working with high-risk youth preferred.  Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively.  Strong multi-tasking skills with superior attention to detail.  Initiative, drive and strong follow-up skills.  Receptive to and adapts well to change.  Proven oral and written communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills, patience and sensitivity for youth and youth employees.  Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.

Please email resume & cover letter to:
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Attn:  Mollie

Ben and Jerry’s Assistant Manager

New Avenues for Youth is searching for an energetic Assistant Manager in our Ben and Jerry’s PartnerShop. The ideal candidate will possess experience with retail management and catering operations. Previous experience working with Ben and Jerry’s, ice cream, or food & beverage service management and off premise catering operations is desirable.  The Assistant Manager will report to the Ben & Jerry’s Business Manager, and will oversee and act as a job skills coach for the youth working in this nonprofit social enterprise.

Requirements\Qualifications:
Demonstrated skill in a leadership position in the food service industry, preferably in an ice cream or dessert setting.  Driven, organized, and self-motivated with great attention to detail.  Prior experience in training and managing employees.  Interest in social enterprise with compassion for and understanding of at-risk populations.  Excellent oral and written communication and exceptional interpersonal skills.  Ability to energize and sustain team efforts in a fast paced setting.  Driver’s license and Food handlers’ card required.  Experience in event planning and organizing preferred.  Fun-loving with a strong belief in Peace, Love and Ice Cream!


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Attn:  Ben and Jerry’s