Human Services Counselor - Homeless Services Center

Human Services Counselor- Homeless Services Center

Health and Human Services Department, Social Services Division

Permanent, FT (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday 9am-5:30 pm

This position will focus on assisting homeless individuals staying at the Homeless Services Center by increasing community supports and overall stabilization leading to permanent, safe and supportive housing. A successful candidate in this position will also assist with applications for housing subsidies, location and placement in permanent housing, client outreach and relationship building, development of housing resources, increased representative payee participation and referrals and follow up to ensure increased community support. This position works closely with individuals from all different backgrounds to provide and connect them to community resources. Other job duties include: crisis intervention, referral for detox and other substance use services, referral for mental health services, referral for healthcare services, as well as fully participating as part of the Homeless Services Center team.

Requirements:

• Experience with homeless or low income/at risk case management

• Excellent

customer service skills.

• Experience with housing placement of homeless or at risk populations, mental

health issues, and other barriers to self-sufficiency preferred.

• B.A. degree in Social Services or

equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Valid Maine Class C driver's license

(please provide license number) and personal vehicle for work use.

Applications accepted until 05/31/2024

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a Pro-Tech Union position - Grade 6 - Starting pay rate $25.50/hourly.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : PROTECH

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 05/17/2024

Posting End : 05/31/2024

Details : Job Description