Overnight Shelter Navigator - Crisis & Skills Support

Preble-Street; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope House Shelter Navigator at Preble Street in Bangor, Maine, provides safety and supports residents with daily living skills within a 24/7 trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework. The role includes crisis intervention, data collection, and shifts coverage as part of a dedicated team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is preferred. Hourly pay is $23.82 with differential shifts for evenings and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred for direct service.
• Experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Understanding of Preble Street mission and harm reduction approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of Hope House residents during shifts.
• Support daily living skills and crisis intervention as part of care.
• Collect, document and report information and data as required.
• Collaborate with Hope House team to achieve program outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Boundaries with diverse populations

Harm reduction understanding

Empathy for homelessness/poverty

Low-barrier service concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Job description

Hope House Shelter Navigator at Preble Street in Bangor, Maine, provides safety and supports residents with daily living skills within a 24/7 trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework. The role includes crisis intervention, data collection, and shifts coverage as part of a dedicated team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is preferred. Hourly pay is $23.82 with differential shifts for evenings and nights.