Elena's Way, a Preble Street Wellness Shelter, provides shelter and intensive support services to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness and complex physical and mental health needs, in a 24-hour trauma-informed environment grounded in social work and medical best practices.

Client Support Staff positions with a part-time, 1^st shift schedules are currently available in this service-inclusive, client-centered shelter program. As part of the team providing comprehensive services to individuals accessing the Wellness Shelter, Elena's Way Client Support Staff outreach and engage with clients, provide direct services and program coverage, maintain safety in program spaces, provide crisis intervention and support, and assist in case management activities.

The available schedules for this part-time (20 hours/week) 1^st shift position are Friday & Saturday, 8am-6:30pm OR Sunday & Monday, 8am-6:30pm.

Qualifications include education in social work or related field of study and experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness, or a combination of work experience, education, and/or training likely to provide the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the work of the Client Support Staff. Also required are an understanding of and alignment with Preble Street's mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services. MHRT-C certification is required; applicants must hold or be eligible for certification.

Additional requirements include strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills; familiarity with community resources; ability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations; and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate of pay for this part-time (20 hours/week) position is $20.70 per hour. As a direct service position in a 24/7 program, this position is eligible for shift differentials of $1.00 per hour for all hours actually worked between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm or $2.00 per hour for all hours actually worked between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.

This position is eligible for the part-time benefits program, which includes sick time and paid time off; eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; eligibility to enroll in the health and dental insurance plans with pro-rated premium contributions; and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

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 do not discriminate based on 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. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.