Assistant Director of Social Services

Start Date: July 16, 2024 | End Date: July 16, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Manager

The City of Portland is actively seeking a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of Assistant Social Services Director. This individual will have prior experience in the social services field, including working with diverse populations and homeless individuals. Successful applicants will have proficient skills to work within various financial and administrative databases and be a proven leader. A demonstrated knowledge of laws, ordinances and human resources, and finance and safety regulations will be essential to successfully prepare budgets and complete regular administrative functions.

The candidate in this position will collaborate with the Social Services Director to support multiple programs including the two largest homeless shelters in the state, the City’s Family Shelter, General Assistance, a Prevention & Diversion Program as well as one of the department's newest programs, HOPE (Housing Opportunities for People in Encampments).To learn more about out Social Services department, click here.

Qualified candidates will additionally meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in public administration or related field, or have any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Have minimum three years experience managing and supervising subordinate staff.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to respond to departmental project needs in a timely manner, which at times may require flexible work schedules.

• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to make sound decisions on matters of policy and administrative problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate employees, other governmental officials, the City Manager, the City Council, Department Heads, members of Boards and • Commissions, and the general public.

• Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Applications accepted until filled

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non union position (Grade C52) - Salary range starting at $83,941/year.

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

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Thirteen paid holidays

• 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 have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

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