Case Manager

Looking Glass is currently hiring for a Case Manager to support our Housing Program!

The Housing Case Manager links youth with housing opportunities, and is responsible for developing written transitional living plans with youth in our programs. We are looking for folks confident in their communication skills with a commitment to Looking Glass's Mission and Values. The nature of work involves working with homeless, low‑income households, individuals. This position would have a schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm.

Apply today to join a team of amazing professionals and help make a difference in our community!

Looking Glass offers competitive wages, benefits packages, and a work environment where everyone can thrive!

In an effort to center racial equity and social justice, this position is looking to prioritize lived experiences of applicants rather than work or educational qualifications. Looking Glass welcomes and is motivated to train the right candidate regardless of their professional experience as long as the candidate can demonstrate their knowledge of and commitment to working with marginalized communities.

Casework experience and one year working with runaway, homeless, or at‑risk youth is preferred. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some on‑call responsibilities.

• Develops written transitional living plan with each youth.
• Assesses client's service and housing needs.
• Coordinates plan with other community resources.
• Evaluates progress with the youth weekly.

For a more comprehensive overview of this position, please view our Job Description below!

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 three individual programs:
Station 7, New Roads/Rural, and PEER Shelter.

The Behavioral Health Resource Network is an Oregon state network, in response to Measure 110 and Oregon Senate Bill 755, consisting of a network of entities providing services related to the healthy management of substance use concerns. The BHRN program is a new extension of the services provided at the Homeless Youth Services. At HYS the BHRN services will provide support to youth who are experiencing substance use issues.

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

Looking Glass is committed to recruiting employees who reflect the diversity of our community and the youth and families we serve. We value providing the highest level of quality services to our clients and we are committed to the pursuit of cultural awareness. 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.

In compliance with applicable laws and licensing requirements, Looking Glass Human Resources Department conducts a background check on all new employees, non-paid staff (volunteers and interns), and existing staff as required. This is completed by the Background Check Unit with the State of Oregon per the Oregon Administrative Rules.

For more information on your responsibilities and obligations with a background check that is processed by the DHS Background Check Unit, please refer to the ORCHARDS background check system on their government website.