Huston Commons Caseworker (1st Shift)
About The Position
Huston Commons, located near Morrill’s Corner in Portland, is the newest of Preble Street’s Housing First programs, with individual apartments and 24-hour onsite, supportive services for 30 adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With a low-barrier, Housing First approach and based on the principles that everyone deserves housing and the support necessary to maintain it, Huston Commons provides permanent housing alongside onsite services to support tenants in achieving and maintaining housing stability. Huston Commons currently has a full-time 1st shift caseworker position available with a Friday-Monday schedule. This position will work as a member of the Residential Services team and will work primarily at Huston Commons. This direct service position provides casework services, outreaches and engages with tenants, provides program coverage and maintains safety in program spaces, and provides crisis intervention and support, to assist tenants in maintaining housing stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in residential support, direct care, or other, relevant direct services
- Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission
- Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
- Commitment to providing low-barrier services
- Strong communication skills
- Strong de-escalation skills
- Strong crisis intervention skills
- Familiarity with community resources
- Ability to work effectively with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and poverty
Responsibilities
- Provides casework services
- Outreaches and engages with tenants
- Provides program coverage and maintains safety in program spaces
- Provides crisis intervention and support, to assist tenants in maintaining housing stability
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
