Temporary PSHP Caseworker

PREBLE STREET • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Permanent Supportive Housing Caseworker position provides case management and housing-related services, ensures the safety of clients and program spaces, participates in program coverage and outreach activities, and ensures the collection, documentation, and reporting of information and data as required. This role works as a member of the RRHS team to support and achieve outcomes aligned with program goals and the agency mission. The population served includes people experiencing homelessness in York, Cumberland, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties. This is a full-time temporary position expected to last approximately three months from the start date. Preble Street is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, established in 1975, dedicated to providing 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 committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the Preble Street mission, harm reduction, and social and economic justice, including the role of policy advocacy across all programs and positions
• A strong understanding of mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, as well as low-barrier services and the related challenges
• Demonstrated understanding of and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in social work or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in social work with two to three years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing-related services while ensuring the safety of clients and program spaces
• Participate in program coverage and outreach activities
• Ensure the collection, documentation and reporting of information and data as required
• Work as a member of the RRHS team to support and achieve outcomes aligned with program goals and the agency mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees