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
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…
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Avenues for Youth provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, collective housing, and host homes housing for youth and young families experiencing housing instability and homelessness. We strive to do that in a safe and nurturing environment through a social justice lens. Avenues seeks to partner with youth and young families while they define…
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…
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…
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…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE SEARCH LEADERSHIP Avenues for Youth is seeking a candidate for a contract position of Interim Executive Director. This is an opportunity to lead a growing youth-centered organization partnering with young people experiencing homelessness and to facilitate an inclusive and values-focused search for a new permanent Executive…
Job Title: Youth Support Specialist Location: Minneapolis Avenues (Onsite) Reports To: Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Core Schedule: Monday through Friday 1:30-10:30pm Our Mission Avenues for Youth provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, collective housing, and host homes housing for youth and young families experiencing housing…
Job Title: Administrative Specialist Department: Finance Primary Location: Minneapolis Avenues Reports To: Director of Finance Employment Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Nonexempt Core Schedule: 40 hours/week, on-site 9am-5pm Pay Range: $20.77-$22.50 ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Avenues for Youth provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, collective…
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…