Counselor - Evening/Night

The Peer Counselor is responsible for the provision of culturally informed, effective, quality peer services to clients at the Looking Glass PEER Shelter. This position assists with providing crisis intervention, maintaining a positive milieu and creating behavior management plans for youth who access services.

Combination of work/lived experience, at least 6 months of worked experience if applicable. Prioritization given to individuals with lived experience within a marginalized community and/or experience with substance use treatment. Experience working with vulnerable populations and/or unhoused youth is a plus.

Overnight Shift -

Sunday - Wednesday 11:00PM - 9:00AM

Swing Shift -

Sunday - Wednesday 2:00PM - 12:00AM

Preferred to have a valid Driver's License, have an acceptable driving record, and be insurable under the Agency's auto insurance policy

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.

Wage: $27/hour + $0.75/hour for overnight shifts

The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) options, and more!

Paid in-depth training to ensure a successful transition into the agency and position.

At Looking Glass' PEER Shelter we are a 24 hour accessible low-barrier shelter for youth ages 18 – 24 years old who are unhoused or otherwise in crisis. People who succeed in this role have a passion for helping youth and are able to relate to teens from all different backgrounds, values, and cultures. You must be a positive youth mentor and role model who can demonstrate strong boundaries. 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.

As such, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in the agency. Looking Glass Community Services has provided crucial services to Lane County youth and families since 1970!

This position provides on-site support, which delivers shelter and crisis-based services to youth and young adults experiencing behavioral, mental health, or housing crises. 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.

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