Wellness Shelter Caseworker (1st Shift Caseworker)

Preble Street•Portland, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elena’s Way, a Preble Street Wellness Shelter, provides shelter and intensive services to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness and complex physical and mental health needs, in a 24-hour trauma-informed environment grounded in social work and medical best practices. A first shift Caseworker position is currently available in this service-inclusive, client-centered shelter program. As part of the team providing comprehensive services to individuals accessing the Wellness Shelter, Elena’s Way Caseworkers support clients in achieving positive outcomes by providing direct services as well as housing-related and case management services. Caseworkers also work with the Street Outreach Collaborative, delivering meals and engaging in outreach activities with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in our community, as needed to support the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study.
Experience providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness, or 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

Providing direct services to clients.
Providing housing-related and case management services.
Working with the Street Outreach Collaborative, delivering meals and engaging in outreach activities with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in our community, as needed to support the program.