City of Portland - Senior Human Services Counselor, Retention

Start Date: October 01, 2024 | End Date: October 21, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Human Resources

City of Portland - Senior Human Services Counselor, Retention

Health and Human Services Department-Social Services Division (Homeless Services Center)

Full-Time, Permanent Position, 37.5 Hours

The Schedule for this positions is Monday-Friday (Nights) from 10AM– 6:30PM. In addition, a monthly two-hour staff meeting is required.

This is a supervisory position at the state’s largest homeless shelter and related overflow sites. The candidate hired into this position is responsible for overseeing operations of the state’s largest homeless shelter in collaboration with a team of employees including shelter attendants and shelter security guards. Other duties in this position involve Intake paperwork, data quality assurance and communication with senior management.

Requirements:

• A positive attitude with exceptional patience and excellent customer service skills is required.
• This position will also be responsible for ensuring neighborhood safety checks are completed regularly.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience working in a homeless shelter and with individuals with substance use and mental illness.
• Previous supervisory experience is also preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; or commensurate work experience preferred.
• Valid Class C Maine Driver’s license required.

Applications accepted until 10/21/2024

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union position, Grade B25 - Salary starting at $28.72/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

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