Permanent Supportive Housing Program Caseworker

Preble-Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (4 weeks)

Sick time (12 days)

Personal time (32 hours)

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

Preble Street in Portland, ME seeks a Permanent Supportive Housing Caseworker to provide case management and housing-related services to people experiencing homelessness across York, Cumberland, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties.

This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to harm reduction and social justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• MSW or SW degree preferred; BSW with 2–3 years experience acceptable.
• Understanding of Preble Street mission, harm reduction, and social/economic justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing-related services.
• Participate in program coverage and outreach activities.
• Ensure collection, documentation and reporting of information and data.
• Work as part of RRHS team to support program goals.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Cultural competency

Data documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree in social work

Experience in homelessness services

Job description

The Permanent Supportive Housing Caseworker, 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 information and data as required; and works as a member of the RRHS team to support and achieve outcomes aligned with program goals and the agency mission.Population Served: People experiencing homelessness in York, Cumberland, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties.This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm scheduleA bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience, is required. A master’s degree in social work or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in social work with two to three years of relevant experience, is preferred.Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the Preble Street mission, harm reduction, and social and economic justice, including the role of policy advocacy across all programs and positions. A strong understanding of mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, as well as low-barrier services and the related challenges, is required. Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty.Compensation and BenefitsThis full-time position offers an hourly rate of 23.82 as well as generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid HolidaysHealth insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance403(b) retirement plan w/ employer matchTo Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] 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.