Rapid Rehousing Caseworker- York County
Rapid Rehousing Caseworker- York County
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Details
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 Streets evidence-based Rapid Rehousing program collaborates with landlords and community partners to offer evidence-based solutions-oriented services toward ending homelessness in Maine.
The Rapid Rehousing Services (RRHS) team is seeking a Full-Time Caseworker (4 -Months Temporary Position) based in York County. This role provides case management and housing-related services while ensuring the safety of clients and program spaces; participates in program coverage and outreach activities; ensures the collection documentation and reporting of required information and data; and works collaboratively with the RRHS team to support and achieve outcomes aligned with program goals and the agencys mission.
Qualifications
The RRH Caseworker qualifications include education in social work or related field and experience relevant to working with people experiencing homelessness or a comparable combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Masters degree in social work or related field of study or bachelors degree in social work and 2-3 years relevant experience.
Caseworkers must also have an understanding of and alignment with Preble Streets mission positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty and a commitment to providing low-barrier services as well as strong communication de-escalation and crisis intervention skills; familiarity with community resources; ability to develop productive collaborative relationships with community partners and landlords; strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain documentation of services; ability to maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations; and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Compensation and Benefits
This 4-month temporary position is benefits-eligible on a partial basis follows a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and offers an hourly pay rate of $23.12.
To Apply:We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Streets website employment page. Applications (cover letter and resume) may also be emailed to 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. 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
