Recuperative Care Caseworker - 1st Shift | 7am - 3:30pm

Preble Street•Portland, ME

2d•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 in a 15-bed, 24-hour trauma-informed care facility. A Caseworker position with a daytime shift is available on the Recuperative Care Program Team. RCP Caseworkers support and facilitate the continued recovery of clients receiving medical and behavioral health care by providing direct services, maintaining a safe environment and ensuring staff coverage in the program, and performing comprehensive case management services. This is a full-time, 1st shift position with the schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study
Experience in or relevant to providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience
Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
Commitment to providing low-barrier services
Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills
Familiarity with community resources
Strong organizational skills and the 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