Recuperative Care Program, Client Support Staff 3rd Shift

PREBLE STREET • Portland, OR

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

At the Recuperative Care Program, Preble Street works in partnership with Greater Portland Health and Maine Medical Center in an innovative program that provides medical services and social services to people experiencing homelessness who have been discharged from hospital care, offering a safe, supportive environment in which to recover. Preble Street has open Client Support Staff positions at the RCP with overnight shift schedules. With a harm reduction approach in an environment grounded in social work and medical best practices, Client Support Staff support clients receiving medical and behavioral health care in their continued recovery by engaging with clients and providing direct services, maintaining a safe environment, providing staff coverage in the program, and assisting with case management activities. Available Schedule: Sunday- Wednesday, 10:00pm-8:00am

Requirements

• education in social work or related field of study and experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness, or a combination of work experience, education, and/or training likely to provide the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the work of the Client Support Staff
• understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission
• positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
• a commitment to providing low-barrier services
• strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills
• familiarity with community resources
• understanding of harm reduction approaches
• ability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
• the ability to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
• Client Support Staff are required to remain awake for the duration of shifts and to work during evening, overnight, and weekend hours, with regular and consistent attendance

Responsibilities

• engaging with clients and providing direct services
• maintaining a safe environment
• providing staff coverage in the program
• assisting with case management activities

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:
• 160 hours vacation time, 96 hours sick time, 32 hours personal time, and 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed