Director of HOME Services

PREBLE STREET•Portland, OR

2d•$76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Portland, Maine, and offering services statewide, Preble Street’s low-barrier, client-centered programs provide casework, housing, shelter, food, and other essential services to people in our community experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty, while advocating for long-term solutions to these problems. The HOME Services (HOME) program is a new initiative that will engage in the agency’s mission through partnerships with community providers in providing case management services for those experiencing homelessness and chronic illnesses. Preble Street is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Director to oversee the agency’s HOME program. Through collaboration and supervision with the HOME Services Management Team, this role is responsible for growing HOME through the development of strong partnerships with community providers and providing high-quality case management services in alignment with the agency’s mission and funding requirements. The Program Director will carry out management responsibilities while engaging in program administration, community outreach with landlords and service organizations, resource and systems development, and grant management. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) with occasional work during evenings and weekends required. Regional travel is expected. On-site work is preferred with flexibility to work hybrid/partially remote one day a week.

Requirements

graduate degree in social work or related field with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience working with adults experiencing homelessness or struggling with mental health or substance use
2 years supervisory experience
clinical licensure is required
understanding of and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty
commitment to the agency mission
ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
technical capacity to document, report and distribute data and information
strong collaborative skills, with ability to develop strategic relationships with stakeholders
understanding of staff management best practices and management core competencies
ability to organize, manage and successfully complete multiple tasks and projects with a high level of autonomy
ability to exercise sound judgement to stressful and/or unexpected situations
access to reliable transportation for regional travel