City of Portland - Shelter Attendants - Homeless Services Center

Start Date: December 10, 2024 | End Date: June 08, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Shelter Attendants - Homeless Services Center

SHELTER ATTENDANTS (Homeless Services Center)

Health and Human Services Department - Social Services Division Full Time (37.5 Hours/Week)

Available Shifts & Schedules:

Day Shifts:

• Sunday-Tuesdays 7:00am-8:00pm
• Saturday-Monday 7:00am-8:00pm
• Saturdays,/Sundays and Wednesdays 7:00am-8:00pm
• Wednesdays and Fridays/Saturdays 7:00am-8:00pm
• Wednesday-Friday 7:00am-8:00pm

Night Shifts:

• Sunday - Tuesdays 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
• Saturday - Monday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
• Thursday - Saturday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
• Saturday/Sunday and Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00am

In addition, a monthly two - hour staff meeting is required.

These positions work at the state’s largest homeless shelter and related overflow sites. Duties include welcoming and registering homeless individuals in need of shelter, inputting required data into an online data system, monitoring dorms, common areas and shelter grounds. Frequent cleaning of dorms, common areas, bathrooms and grounds is required. The position also involves crisis intervention and triage for over 200 clients per night. Position includes rotation to multiple stations each shift, including walking up and down flights of stairs and between multiple facilities. Also includes set up and take down of dormitories, including moving of mats, cots, chairs, tables, full laundry bags and other items as required. This position operates out of the Homeless Services Center located at 654 Riverside Street in Portland

Required Skills & Experience:

• Positive attitude with exceptional patience and customer service skills required.
• Experience working in a homeless shelter, preferred.
• A valid Class C Maine Driver’s License preferred.

Applications accepted until filled

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 9) - Pay rate starting at $19.54 hourly. An additional $2.00/hour shift differential in effect for nights after 7 PM and all weekend hours.

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 [email protected] or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

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 [email protected]

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