City of Sanford - Part Time General Assistance Case Worker

Start Date: February 12, 2025 | End Date: March 27, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: General Assistance

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives?  The City of Sanford is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and detail-oriented part time General Assistance Caseworker to help ensure that residents receive the support and services they need.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in our community by determining eligibility for general assistance programs, scheduling and conducting interviews, processing vouchers, and coordinating with local agencies to connect residents with additional services.   

This highly responsible administrative position will conduct in person interviews, exercising tact and discernment to provide compassionate, clear, and respectful support.   You must have the ability to handle sensitive situations with care, discretion, respect, and be capable of addressing complex situations while adhering to established policies and guideline.  Attention to detail is vital to complete the necessary forms, maintain up-to-date case files, and verify the accuracy of documents and information received.  Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with other agencies to coordinate comprehensive support services for clients is a must.  The work performed by this position is highly confidential in nature. 

High School Graduate or GED Certificate required, supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and business subjects.  Experience in a Social Service Agency and keeping and recording of financial transactions highly desirable along with the ability to speak either French or Spanish.  Customer service required.  Previous municipal office experience is also desirable.  Any equivalent combination of experience and training considered in lieu of the above.

Please refer to the job description for a detailed listing of the responsibilities for the position.  The summary of benefits included outlines the pay and benefits being offered. 

If you’re ready to step into a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference, we want to hear from you!  Be a key part of a dedicated team that works collaboratively to helping individuals and families improve their lives through meaningful support and community services.  Become a trusted advocate and resource for our community by applying to be our next part time General Assistance Caseworker. 

Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ www.sanfordmaine.org under the Employment Opportunities icon.

                                     ~Applications will be reviewed as received~

                                Applications and Resumes must be returned to:

Director of Human Resources

                                                                City of Sanford

                                                                919 Main Street

                                                            Sanford, ME  04073

Posting:                    Tuesday, February 11th, 2025***

Deadline:                  Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 5:30 PM

**Internal Applicants will be considered first as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.