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City of Portland City of Portland - Senior Human Services Counselor - Homeless Services Center (Fri - Sun) in Portland, Maine
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Senior Human Services Counselor (Homeless Services Center) - Health and
Human Services - Social Services Division\
Full-Time (37.5 Hours/Week), Permanent Position.\
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The Schedule for this position is: Friday - Sunday, 7:00pm - 8:00am. In
addition, a monthly two-hour staff meeting is required.\
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This is a supervisor position responsible for overseeing the operations
of the state\'s largest homeless shelter. The position requires direct
supervision of shelter attendants. Intake paperwork, data quality
assurance and communication with Homeless Services Center senior
management.\
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*Requirements:\
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Positive attitude with exceptional patience and customer service skills
required.\
This position will also be responsible for ensuring neighborhood safety
checks are done regularly.\
Experience working in a homeless shelter\
Experience with homeless or low income/at risk case management and
excellent customer service skills.\
A valid Class C Maine Driver\'s License preferred.\
Supervisory experience in a homeless shelter or social services position
preferred.\
A Bachelor\'s degree in social work or related field; or commensurate
work experience preferred.\
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*Applications accepted until filled\
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a
satisfactory criminal background check.\
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*Salary & Benefits:\
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This is a non-union position (Band B25) - Starting at \$28.72/hr.\
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The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and
collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:\
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Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness
incentives\
Thirteen paid holidays\
Sick, vacation, and personal leave\
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances\
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan\
Use of City recreation facilities\
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas
College\
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*If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please
contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at
sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov
or 207-653-3615 (call or text).\
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The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees
need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating
all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status,
disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call
207-874-8624 or email
hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov\
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*To apply, visit
https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=355&sreq=12&form=5000&desc=SENIOR%20HUMAN%20SERVICES%20COUNSELOR-HOMELESS%20SERVICES%20CENTER%20(FRI-SUN)\
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