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City of Portland - Human Services Counselor - Retention\
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Human Services Counselor - Homeless Services Center\
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FT (37.5 hours per week) Sunday-Thursday 9:00 am-5:30pm\
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This position will focus on assisting homeless individuals staying at
the Homeless Services Center by increasing community supports and
overall stabilization leading to permanent, safe and supportive housing.
A successful candidate in this position will also assist with
applications for housing subsidies, location and placement in permanent
housing, client outreach and relationship building, development of
housing resources, increased representative payee participation and
referrals and follow up to ensure increased community support. This
position works closely with individuals from all different backgrounds
to provide and connect them to community resources.\
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Other job duties include:\
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Crisis intervention.\
Referral for detox and other substance use services.\
Referral for mental health services.\
Referral for healthcare services, as well as fully participating as part
of the Homeless Services Center team.\
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Requirements:\
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Experience with homeless or low income/at risk case management and
excellent customer service skills.\
Experience with housing placement of homeless or at risk populations,
mental health issues, and other barriers to self-sufficiency preferred.\
B.A. degree in Social Services or equivalent combination of education,
experience, and training.\
Valid Maine Class C driver\'s license (please provide license number)
and personal vehicle for work use.\
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Applications accepted until 11/22/2024\
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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 union position, ProTech (Grade 6) - Starting at \$26.27/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=346&sreq=6&form=1000&desc=HUMAN%20SERVICES%20COUNSELOR%20-%20RETENTION\
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