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Coordinate and conduct outreach activities for youth and young adults ages 12-24 in the community and at the Teen Center. Provide short-term case coordination and long-term case management to connect clients with basic need services.
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in another field with one year of relevant social work experience. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, pass a physical and background check, and possess reliable transportation.
Job DetailsJob Location: Preble Street - PORTLAND, ME 04101Preble Street is currently seeking a full-time Teen Services Street Outreach Specialist to work as part of the Teen Services Outreach Team. Teen Outreach is embedded within the larger Teen Services team and works with youth and young adults ages 12-24, providing services 24/7/365. This position will be primarily community-based, supporting the Street Outreach program, however, will also have required shifts within Teen Shelter Services to support youth across programs.
The primary role of this position is to coordinate, facilitate, and conduct outreach and engagement activities in the community and at the Preble Street Teen Center. Street Outreach Specialists provide short term case coordination for clients including connections to basic need services and longer-term case management support. In addition, the Street Outreach Specialist is responsible for program documentation needs and coordinating services and support across Teen Services programs.
The current schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday, 9am-5:30pm; some earlier morning hours may be required.
QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and one year of relevant social work experience is required. Qualified candidates will also have an understanding of and positive regard for people who are experiencing homelessness; an understanding of social work theory and practice; familiarity with community resources; an appreciation of low-barrier service challenges; the ability to establish boundaries with a diverse population; good verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Eligibility for employment with Teen Services also requires that staff be at least 21 years of age; undergo and pass a physical examination, which includes a test for TB; hold certification or become certified in First Aid (on-site training opportunities offered); provide proof of education (diploma or transcript); and have acceptable background check results, including BMV. Teen Services staff also must attend recurrent, regularly-scheduled trainings, which are provided on-site. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
This position offers competitive pay at a rate of $23.12 per hour. Additionally, Preble Street’s full-time compensation package includes;
4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 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 [email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101.
If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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.
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.
Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.
Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.
50 years of creating solutions for homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Maine. Meeting urgent needs and advocating.
From its start as a small social work agency in 1975, Preble Street has been guided by its mission to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems. 50 years later, Preble Street is a statewide organization providing critical services and care that impact thousands of Maine’s most vulnerable community members each year. In addition to the largest direct service emergency food program in northern New England, Preble Street operates low-barrier programs throughout Maine, providing 24/365 services for individuals and families, including homeless youth, women, Veterans, and survivors of human trafficking.
Offices: 55 Preble St, Portland, Maine 04101, US · 984 1/2 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME, US · 115 Main Street, 4th Floor,, Bangor, ME, US
50 years of creating solutions for homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Maine. Meeting urgent needs and advocating.
From its start as a small social work agency in 1975, Preble Street has been guided by its mission to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems. 50 years later, Preble Street is a statewide organization providing critical services and care that impact thousands of Maine’s most vulnerable community members each year. In addition to the largest direct service emergency food program in northern New England, Preble Street operates low-barrier programs throughout Maine, providing 24/365 services for individuals and families, including homeless youth, women, Veterans, and survivors of human trafficking.
Offices: 55 Preble St, Portland, Maine 04101, US · 984 1/2 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME, US · 115 Main Street, 4th Floor,, Bangor, ME, US
