VHS Caseworker

Preble Street; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,276 - 37,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation time

12 paid holidays

100% employer-paid health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Preble Street is looking for a full-time Caseworker to join their Veteran Housing Services team in Lewiston, Maine. The position involves assisting veterans in overcoming barriers to housing through case management and resource referrals, ensuring a commitment to low-barrier service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role provides competitive pay of $23.12 per hour, along with extensive benefits including health insurance and vacation time.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience is encouraged.
• Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and support to veterans in finding stable housing.
• Conduct community-based outreach and intensive, client-centered case management.
• Regional travel is required for work-related activities.

Skills

Strong organizational and computer skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Positive regard for individuals accessing services

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Preble Street’s Veteran Housing Services (VHS) team provides services and supports to veterans throughout Maine toward overcoming barriers to finding and maintaining housing. With funding from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), the VHS program offers case management; employment, benefit, and resource referrals; intensive housing counseling; and direct financial assistance for housing to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

A Caseworker position is available with VHS in the Lewiston office. The VHS casework team works across Maine to offer support to veterans and their families in finding and maintaining stable housing through community-based outreach and short-term, intensive, client-centered case management. Guided by Preble Street’s mission to provide low-barrier services to people experiencing homelessness, the work of the VHS team toward ending veteran homelessness is informed by Housing First, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed service approaches.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am‑4:30pm.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience is encouraged.
• Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission.
• Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty.
• Commitment to providing low-barrier, high-quality services to people experiencing homelessness.
• Strong organizational and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Veteran status is not required.
• Regional travel is required, with mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use for work-related travel.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate of pay for this full-time (40 hours per week) position is $23.12 per hour.

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time
• 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time
• 32 hours personal time
• 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance: 100% employer-paid option
• Dental insurance: 100% employer-paid option
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

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.