Shelter Manager - Alba Collaborative

Shelter Manager – Alba Collaborative

$60,000 annually.  Full-time; Monday through Friday 2pm – 10:30pm  

470 SE 165^th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233 

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community?  Do you have the drive or experience to be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness?  If so, New Avenues for Youth is seeking a Manager for our Shelter Program. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of supervisory background
• Minimum two years of experience working with high-risk youth

·         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.

·         Strong decision making and critical thinking skills – ability to move through day to day operations and crisis with clear guidance.

• Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and active auto insurance

What You'll Do:

• Be a leader: Guide and coach team members in providing critical services to youth.  Support them in navigating crisis, implementing programming and providing supportive services.  Train and onboard staff, provide direct supervision, and facilitate team meetings, trainings and other team building activities. 
• Ensure Safety: maintain and oversee overall safety of shelter spaces.  Ensure compliance with DHS licensing. 
• Work Collaboratively:  work closely with greater leadership team to support team cohesion and continuous improvement of services for youth. 
• Document the Journey: Support team in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today.