Looking Glass is hiring an Assistant Director for our Homeless Youth Services (HYS) Programs!

Brief Overview of the Assistant Director Position

As the Assistant Director, you will support the Services Director with Homeless Youth Services (HYS) programs. You will assist the Services Director in providing efficient and effective operation of services by ensuring compliance with agency operational policies, development of the program, and compliance with COA and other licensing standards. This position has a schedule of Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Essential Qualifications

Qualified staff have a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field preferred, though equivalent experience may be substituted. You should have at least two years of experience in behavioral health and at least one year of experience at the department/program supervisor level.

Compensation & Benefits

In order to hire and retain employees who truly share our mission to "build a better future for youth, adults, and families," we offer competitive benefits, compensation, a generous PTO accrual rate, and a positive work culture.

• Salary: $73k/year
• The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) options, and more!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual rate starts at 18 hours per month, equivalent to 5.2 weeks/year in the first year of employment. PTO accrual rate increases with tenure at the agency.
• Paid in-depth training to ensure a successful transition into the agency and position.
• May qualify for Oregon behavioral health loan repayment programs and federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs.

Overview of the HYS Programs

The HYS programs provide various supports to vulnerable populations in our communities.

The HYS programs focus on providing support to homeless or runaway youth in Lane County. With a 24-hour crisis hotline, individualized case management, emergency night shelter access, and a drop-in day shelter, staff help youth with life-skill development and provide access to basic needs. To accomplish these goals the HYS services are provided through four individual programs: PEER Shelter, Station 7, New Roads, and the Rural program.

About Looking Glass

Looking Glass Community Services is honored to be included among the top 100 best nonprofits list for the last 5 years. We greatly value our employees and their dedication to serving our most vulnerable community members each day - this award is representative of their passion. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we have been dedicated to serving Lane County for over 50 years! Since 1970, we have proudly provided assistance to children, adolescents, and adults in our community, helping them lead more productive and fulfilling lives.

Compassion is our cornerstone. We value providing the highest level of quality services to our clients, and we are committed to the pursuit of cultural awareness. Looking Glass is committed to recruiting employees who reflect the diversity of our community and the youth and families we serve. We believe in the abilities of individuals and systems that respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and their communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.

If you are looking to experience the best practices in social services with top professionals, Looking Glass Community Services is the place for you!