Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Preble Street - PORTLAND, ME

Description

Through intensive, housing-focused casework and financial assistance, the Rapid Rehousing team at Preble Street connects individuals and families with permanent housing and resources, helping people quickly leave or prevent homelessness and find safe, stable housing.

Preble Street's evidence-based Rapid Rehousing program collaborates with landlords and community partners to offer evidence-based, solutions-oriented services toward ending homelessness in Maine.

A Supervisor position is currently available with Preble Street's Rapid Rehousing team to be directly involved in assisting individuals struggling to find or maintain housing.

Based in the Lewiston-Auburn area, the Supervisor will work to actively participate in and oversee casework staff that provide intake, assessment, case planning, linkage, referral, and follow-up with individuals while delivering assistance in maintaining housing in support of Preble Street's mission of providing low-barrier services to people experiencing homelessness.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week) position with a Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30 pm schedule.

Qualifications

The desired combination of education and relevant experience for this position includes a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field;

however, candidates with any combination of experience and education likely to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position will be considered.

• Additional requirements include the ability to lead, supervise, and direct the work of direct service staff; positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and / or living in poverty;
• ability and motivation to successfully complete projects and tasks with limited supervision; ability to identify and understand challenges, objectively assess and evaluate information, and propose solutions;
• strong communication skills; understanding of staff management best practices and management core competencies; understanding of and alignment with Preble Street's mission;

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hour / week) position with a Monday-Friday schedule, offering competitive pay at $26 / hour and generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits, including :

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 16 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w / 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w / 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w / employer match

To Apply : We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street's website employment page . Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.

org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org .

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Last updated : 2024-04-27