Street Outreach Collaborative As Needed Support Staff

Job DetailsJob Location: Preble Street - PORTLAND, ME 04101Preble Street’s Street Outreach Collaborative works to end homelessness through intentional, comprehensive outreach to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who have barriers to accessing food and other services, providing social work services and delivering meals every day at various locations around Portland.

As Needed Staff participate in and perform direct service shift activities and duties, with guidance and task direction provided by full-time and part-time staff and management. As Needed staff support Street Outreach Collaborative by providing shift coverage, outreaching and engaging with clients to provide and facilitate access to services, serving meals at identified community-based locations, maintaining safety within the program spaces, and providing crisis intervention and support.

Population Served: Individuals experiencing homelessness and/or financial instability including the diversity of clients seeking services at Preble Street—youth, adults, currently or formerly homeless, etc.
QualificationsAny combination of education and experience that provides the skills to successfully perform the As Needed Staff responsibilities. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field of study, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate

The ability to assess situations and respond effectively using sound crisis intervention skills
Understanding of the Preble Street mission and commitment to providing services in alignment with the mission.
Commitment to cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
An understanding of and respect for individuals experiencing homelessness, including the ability to work within a low-barrier service model
Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect individuals to appropriate services
The ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with diverse populations
Ability to consistently work shifts as scheduled and to remain awake for the duration of shifts.

Also required is the ability to drive a van or small cargo truck, with a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record

Compensation

This position offers an hourly rate of $21.62.

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (cover letter and resume) may also be emailed to [email protected] 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.

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 that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, 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.