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Looking Glass Community Services of Eugene, OR is looking to hire full-timeSocial Service Assistant (SSA) working swing shifts (2:00 pm - 11:00 pm)in our Adjudicated Youth Services (AYS) Residential Programs. Do you have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact comfortably with diverse populations? Can you be consistent, fair, and firm? Are you empathetic but also able to maintain professional boundaries? If so, you might just be perfect for this full-time Social Service Assistant (SSA) position with our nonprofit! Please, read on!
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving Lane County since 1970, we proudly provide assistance to children, adolescents, and adults in our community, helping them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. 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 compensation and a positive work culture.
The full-time Social Service Assistant (SSA) position starts at $13.50/hour. We also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time staff including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off earning 17 hours every month, 401(k) options, and more! Currently we are needing staff for swing shifts from 2 PM 11 PM.
As a Social Service Assistant (SSA) you are in charge of maintaining sight and sound supervision of our teenage clients. With a respectful and upbeat attitude, you direct and assist resident clients with basic life skill development such as interpersonal skills, housekeeping, physical activity, recreation, personal hygiene, and school work. You get to coordinate and supervise recreational and other group activities. You help maintain a safe and consistent environment and put everyone at ease with your calm, confident demeanor. Maintaining your professional boundaries as well as the program rules, you are kind but firm. Through your attitude, temperament, behavior, and social interactions, you are a positive role model and youth mentor for our clients. You observe and record both positive and negative behavior patterns to aid in counseling and/or service-planning for clients. As a team player, you also work well with Case Managers, Therapists, other SSA staff, Parole Officers, and families to provide appropriate care and skill-building.
Previous experience working in a residential setting with at-risk youth is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. It is preferred to have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, corrections or a related field. Current university students and those without a Bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply!
READY TO JOIN IN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for a full-time or on-call Social Service Assistant (SSA) position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application through our website,https://lookingglass.applicantpool.com/jobs/.
A resume may not be submitted in lieu of a Looking Glass application.
