Recuperative Care Caseworker 2nd shift

Preble Street•Portland, ME

73d•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. Preble Street is seeking a 2nd shift Caseworker to actively engage with clients through the programming of the Recuperative Care Program (RCP). The Caseworker will support clients receiving medical and behavioral health care in their continued recovery by providing direct services, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring staff coverage in the program, and performing comprehensive case management services.

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Actively engage with clients through the programming of the Recuperative Care Program (RCP).
Support clients receiving medical and behavioral health care in their continued recovery by providing direct services.
Maintain a safe environment.
Ensure staff coverage in the program.
Perform comprehensive case management services.