Street Outreach Collaborative - As Needed Staff
Company: Preble Street
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Preble Street -
PORTLAND, ME - Salary Range $18.63 - $18.63 Description The Street
Outreach Collaborative works to end homelessness through
intentional, comprehensive outreach to people experiencing
unsheltered homelessness who have barriers to accessing food and
other services, providing social work services and delivering meals
every day at various locations around Portland.
The Street Outreach team is seeking As Needed (per diem) staff to
work alongside Caseworkers and other team members to deliver meals
and basic necessities, and to offer supportive services to people
in the community who are unsheltered. The Street Outreach team
"meets people where they're at," providing essential services and
connecting individuals with shelter, housing, health services,
clothing, and other critical resources.
As Needed (per diem) staff have the ability to select available
shifts and may work up to 28 hours per week.
Qualifications Education or training in social work and experience
working with individuals experiencing homelessness are preferred
qualifications. Position requirements include a positive regard for
clients accessing services for homelessness and poverty; the
ability to engage with and maintain boundaries with a diverse
population; strong communication skills; the ability to work as
part of a team; and reliability.
Also required is the ability to drive a van or small cargo truck,
with a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle
record.
Compensation
The starting hourly rate of pay for As Needed Staff is $18.63. As
Needed Staff may work up to 28 hours per week, have flexible
schedules, and earn PTO.
To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street's
website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter,
preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org 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 hr@preblestreet.org.
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.
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