City of Portland - Senior Human Services Counselor - Homeless Services Center (Tues-Sat)

Start Date: September 18, 2024 | End Date: September 27, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Human Resources, Public Works

City of Portland - Senior Human Services Counselor - Homeless Services Center (Tues-Sat)

Senior Human Services Counselor (Homeless Services Center) - Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Full-Time (37.5 Hours/Week), Permanent Position.

The Schedule for this position is: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 08:00 pm. In addition, a monthly two-hour staff meeting is required.

This is a supervisor position responsible for overseeing the operations of the state’s largest homeless shelter. The position requires direct supervision of shelter attendants. Intake paperwork, data quality assurance and communication with Homeless Services Center senior management.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude with exceptional patience and customer service skills required.
• This position will also be responsible for ensuring neighborhood safety checks are done regularly.
• Experience working in a homeless shelter
• Experience with homeless or low income/at risk case management and excellent customer service skills.
• A valid Class C Maine Driver’s License preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a homeless shelter or social services position preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; or commensurate work experience preferred.

Applications accepted until 09/27/2024

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union position (Band B25) - Starting at $28.72/hr.

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 207-653-3615

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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