Teen Shelter Services Caseworker, 1st Shift (Sun-Thur schedule) at Preble Street

Job Details Experienced Preble Street - PORTLAND MEDescription Preble Street is currently seeking a full-time 1stshift Caseworker 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 to provide casework services through building relationships with clients providing program coverage maintaining client safety monitoring the security of both spaces and providing crisis intervention and support in a low barrier setting.In addition the Caseworker is responsible for supporting program documentation needs participating in programming and coordinating services and support across all Teen Services shifts.The current schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm.Qualifications A bachelors degree in social work or related fieldora bachelors degree in another field and one year of relevant social work experience is required. 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 also requires that staff be at least 21 years of age; provide proof of education (diploma or transcript); and have acceptable background check results. Teen Services staff also must attend recurrent regularly scheduled trainings which are provided on-site.Compensation & BenefitsThis position offers a competitive pay at a rate of $23.12 per hour as well as generous paid time off insurance and retirement plan benefits including: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 Streetswebsite employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter preferred) may also be emailed toor 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 encourageapplications 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 dont believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Engineering Maintenance,Accounts Management,General Services,Billing,Electronics Engineering,Cleaning Services Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1