Serenity House of Clallam County, a nonprofit agency dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, is recruiting for the agency’s next executive director, according to Scott Schaefer, board president.

“We began planning for this transition in July,” according to Schaefer, “when current ED Kim Leach decided to relinquish her position to spend more time with her family.”

“The board is very pleased with the work that has been accomplished in implementing the Ten Year Plan. We are proud that the agency has impacted and improved the lives of so many vulnerable and homeless people throughout the county,” said Schaefer, noting that over 4,100 individuals were served by Serenity House in 2015.

The board is reviewing applications and encourages qualified candidates to apply now.

“We are carefully reviewing potential candidates,” Schaefer said. “It’s a big job and a critical part of the community safety net.”

The position is being advertised locally and through statewide and regional networks. A full job description is available upon request by emailing serenity@serenityhouseclallam.org.

In her comments to the board and staff, Leach said she is looking forward to spending time with her three grandchildren who live in the Midwest.

“I’m proud to have been part of an agency whose mission is to help people have a home, the most basic of needs that every human being deserves and wishes for,” she said. “Serenity House staff and volunteers have worked hard to stabilize the agency while keeping their focus on the mission of preventing and ending homelessness. The agency continues to provide excellent service and leadership in ending homelessness in Clallam County. Dedication from all sectors of the agency and county support this critical service to vulnerable citizens of our communities. “