Housing First Caseworker, 1st shift (Florence House)

Job DetailsJob LocationPreble Street - PORTLAND, MEPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$22.45 - $22.45 HourlyJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesFlorence House CaseworkerFlorence House, one of Preble Street's Housing First programs, provides comprehensive supportive services, shelter, and permanent housing for women 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Florence House currently has an available Tenant Caseworker position with a daytime schedule. Tenant Caseworkers assist tenants in meeting housing goals and maintaining housing stability by offering casework services, outreaching and engaging with clients and tenants, providing program coverage and maintaining safety in program spaces, providing crisis intervention and support to women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced homelessness.The two available schedules for this full-time position are Friday - Monday, 7am - 5:30pm OR Tuesday - Sat 7:00am - 3:30pmQualificationsQualifications for the Tenant Caseworker position include:Combination of relevant work experience, education, and/or training to perform the work of the Tenant Caseworker.Qualifications as required for CCM services under MaineCare Section 13, preferred.Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street's mission and positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services. Mental Health Support Specialist (MHSS-1) certification is required and can be obtained on the job/after hire.Required Skills And Knowledge IncludeStrong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.Familiarity with community resources.Organizational skills and the ability to maintain documentation of services.Ability to work with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Ability to regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent and reliable attendance.Compensation And BenefitsThe hourly rate of pay for these full-time (40 hours/week) positions is $22.45 per hour. Direct service positions in 24/7 programs are also eligible for shift differentials of $1.00 per hour for hours worked between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 Days/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 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 .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.