Teen Services Housing Support Staff

Preble Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Dental insurance (employer-paid)

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Job summary

Preble Street is seeking a full-time 3rd shift Housing Support Staff for the Teen Services team in Portland, ME. The role focuses on building relationships with youth (ages 12-21), maintaining safety, and supporting clients in a 24/7 setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of relevant experience, including work with at-risk youth or in residential settings. A background check and on-site CPR/First Aid training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.
• One year working with at-risk youth or in a residential setting.
• Understanding of homelessness, social work theory and practice; familiarity with community resources; ability to set boundaries; strong communication; teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and support their needs.
• Maintain client safety and monitor security of the Teen Center and Shelter.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in a low-barrier setting.

Skills

Relationship building

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preble Street is currently seeking a full-time 3rd shift Housing Support Staff to work as part of the Teen Services team. Teen Services is open 24/7 365 days a year and provides services to youth ages 12-21. This position will work within the Preble Street Teen Center and the Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter. The primary role of this position is building relationships with clients, maintaining client safety, monitoring the security of both spaces, and providing crisis intervention and support in a low-barrier setting.Schedule: Thursday to Sunday, 9:00 pm - 7:00 am.High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience; One year working with at-risk youth or in a residential setting. 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 requires that staff be at least 21 years of age; hold certification or become certified in First Aid and CPR (on-site training opportunities offered); provide proof of education (diploma or transcript); and have acceptable background check results, including BMV. Teen Services staff must attend recurrent, regularly scheduled trainings provided on-site. Reliable transportation is required for this position.Compensation and BenefitsThe hourly rate of pay for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is $23.82 per hour. As a direct service position in a 24/7 program, this position is eligible for a shift differential of $2.00 per hour for all hours worked between 10:00pm and 7:00am. 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 and disability 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. 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.If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] 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.