Spencer Chase

Youth services and recreation professional with 20+ years of experience supporting children, youth, and families across residential treatment, juvenile justice, recreation, summer camp, after-school, and educational settings. Experienced in staff supervision, program coordination, crisis intervention, behavior documentation, treatment plan support, and creating safe, structured environments for youth with diverse behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.

Social Services Assistant at Looking Glass Community Services (2025-01 – 2025-11)

• Coordinated and supervised recreational and group activities in a residential care setting.
• Supported daily routines, schoolwork, hygiene, recreation, and chores while maintaining safety and structure.
• Documented behavior patterns to support counseling, service planning, and progress monitoring.
• Guided clients in building healthy habits, life skills, and positive routines.

Social Services Assistant Supervisor at Looking Glass Community Services (2018-03 – 2024-12)

• Supervised assigned shifts, maintained daily structure, and ensured accurate staff documentation.
• Led program activities, group counseling, and skill-building sessions for youth in residential care.
• Provided crisis intervention and maintained client health and safety in accordance with program policy.
• Supported service planning by assisting therapists, preparing progress reports, and tracking treatment goals.
• Assisted with hiring, orientation, training, scheduling, evaluations, supervision, and corrective action.
• Communicated key updates to leadership and promoted consistent supervisory practices.

Direct Support Professional at Jasper Mountain S.A.F.E. Center (2016-01 – 2019-02)

• Implemented treatment plans and provided direct supervision for children in agency programs.
• Maintained a supportive treatment environment that respected cultural differences and individual needs.
• Led individual and group activities, including recreation, crafts, meals, and daily routines.
• Used CPI-aligned interventions to support treatment objectives and maintain safety.
• Completed shift documentation and supported medication administration as assigned.

Juvenile Justice Counselor, Intake Unit at Lane County Juvenile Justice Department (2013-09 – 2016-03)

• Supervised and processed youth brought into the Juvenile Justice intake unit.
• Assessed intake status and communicated detention, hold, or release decisions to families.
• Updated JJIS records and maintained legal documentation for department files.
• Prepared court documents and correspondence for agencies and the public.

Program Coordinator / Summer Camp Director at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (1998-09 – 2011-03)

• Launched the Community School Program across five Beaverton School District schools.
• Built the district’s largest after-school program, increasing revenue and contributing nearly one-third of recreation center income.
• Managed a budget of more than $200,000 for staffing and operating supplies.
• Hired, trained, supervised, and scheduled up to 20 school-year staff and 35 summer program staff.

Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Studies – Eugene Bible College (1998-06)