Florence House 2nd Shift Housing First Caseworker
About The Position
Florence House, one of Preble Street’s Site-based Housing First and emergency shelter programs, meets urgent needs and provides evidence based, sustainable solutions to homelessness, offering comprehensive supportive services, shelter, and permanent housing for women 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A Caseworker position with a full-time, 2nd shift schedule is currently available in this service-inclusive, client-centered shelter program. Tenant Caseworkers assist tenants in meeting housing goals and maintaining housing stability by offering casework services, outreaching and engaging with clients and tenants, providing program coverage and maintaining safety in program spaces, providing crisis intervention and support to women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced homelessness.
Requirements
- Mental Health Support Specialist (MHSS-1) certification (required and can be obtained on the job/after hire)
- Strong communication skills
- Strong de-escalation skills
- Strong crisis intervention skills
- Familiarity with community resources
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain documentation of services
- Ability to work with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to regularly work as scheduled, with consistent and reliable attendance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
- Qualifications as required for CCM services under MaineCare Section 13
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assist tenants in meeting housing goals and maintaining housing stability by offering casework services
- Outreach and engage with clients and tenants
- Provide program coverage and maintain safety in program spaces
- Provide crisis intervention and support to women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced homelessness
Benefits
- 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time
- 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time
- 4 Days/32 Hours Personal Time
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
