Human Services Specialist - Family Shelter

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST-FAMILY SHELTER

Health and Human Services Department

• Social Services Division

• Family Shelter

• Deadline Extended

Full-Time, Project position (37.5 hours/week) - The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm -

This position will focus on working with homeless families to meet basic needs of food and shelter, connect with area resources, collaborate with the school department, focus on securing permanent housing, and coordinate life skills work groups. This position will also perform activities such as conducting client needs assessments, identifying goals, and assisting with shelter operations and other essential primary service for families. Experience and knowledge of general assistance programs.

Requirements:

• Experience working with the homeless population - including experience working with the refugee population, multilingual individuals, and individuals with mental health and substance use issues.

• Preference for a bilingual individual or experience working with interpreters.

• Seeking an adaptable individual with experience navigating housing location and retention, and facilitating community outreach.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management/casework including follow-up case management, knowledge and experience with HUD homeless programs, and a basic understanding of General Assistance.

• Class C driver's license in good standing required for the position.

• BA Degree in Social Services preferred or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Applications accepted until filled

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

Salary & Benefits:

CEBA Union position

• Grade 13 - Pay range starting at $21.69/hour

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

City benefits may 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 : CEBA

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 02/16/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description