Avenues partners with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their dreams. We strive to do that in a safe and nurturing environment through a social justice lens. Through such service, Avenues seeks to support youth and young families while they define their experiences, life dreams and futures. Our work takes into account historical trauma, systems of oppression and intersectionality while being grounded in the power of resiliency, healing and community.

Our work is grounded by the 9 Evidence-based Principles to Help Youth Overcome Homelessness. They are:
1. Journey Oriented
2. Trauma-Informed
3. Non-Judgmental
4. Harm Reduction
5. Trusting Youth-Adult Relationships
6. Strength-Based
7. Positive Youth Development
8. Holistic
9. Collaboration

Our Values
Equity
Community
Respect + Dignity
Trust
Liberation
Anti-Oppression

Career Opportunities

Youth Support Specialist - Overnights Full Time
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Job Title: Youth Support Specialist Location: Brooklyn Avenues (Onsite), Brooklyn Park, MN Reports To: Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Our Mission At Avenues for Youth, we partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing stability and build pathways to independence. Through a social justice lens, we provide safe, affirming spaces where young…

Program Manager, ConneQT (LGBTQ+ Youth Host Home Program)
Minneapolis, MN
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Program Manager, ConneQT (LGBTQ+ Youth Host Home Program) Make a Difference Every Day Avenues for Youth partners with young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability to achieve safety, stability, and independence. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and relationship-centered leader to oversee ConneQT, one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ youth host home programs…

Youth Support Specialist - On Call 2nd/3rd Shifts
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Youth Support Specialist Location: Minneapolis Avenues (Onsite) Reports To: Program Manager Status: On Call Part time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Our Mission At Avenues for Youth, we partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing stability and build pathways to independence. Through a social justice lens, we provide safe, affirming spaces where young people can…

Lead Overnight Youth Support Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Lead Overnight Youth Support Specialist Location: Minneapolis Avenues (Onsite) Reports To: Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Our Mission At Avenues for Youth, we partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing stability and build pathways to independence. Through a social justice lens, we provide safe, affirming spaces where…

Youth Support Specialist- 2nd shift
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Youth Support Specialist Location: Minneapolis Avenues (Onsite) Reports To: Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Our Mission At Avenues for Youth, we partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing stability and build pathways to independence. Through a social justice lens, we provide safe, affirming spaces where young people…

Case Manager - Youth Engagement
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Youth Advocacy and Engagement Specialist (Case Manager) Location: Minneapolis Avenues (Onsite) Reports To: Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Our Mission At Avenues for Youth, we partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing stability and build pathways to independence. Through a social justice lens, we provide safe…

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