Teen Shelter Services Caseworker, 1st Shift

Preble Street's Teen Services programs work together to offer access to casework, shelter, housing, food, and other essential services 24/7, 365 days a year to youth experiencing homelessness. Teen Shelter Services, including the Teen Center and Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, is a hub of services for homeless and runaway youth, offering 24/7 access to shelter and providing a warm, safe space with access to meals, basic necessities, and support in a low-barrier setting.

A Caseworker position is currently available to work a first shift schedule with Teen Shelter Services. Caseworkers work with vulnerable youth in a team environment, providing case management and supportive services, staffing the Teen Center, and providing crisis intervention and support.

The schedule for this full-time (40 hour/week) position is Sunday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Teen Services Caseworker qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree in social work or related field and experience relevant to working with youth experiencing homelessness.
• Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street's mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and commitment to providing low-barrier services.
• Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to maintain documentation of services.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Eligibility for employment with Teen Services also requires that staff be at least 21 years of age; hold certification or become certified in First Aid and CPR (on-site training opportunities offered); provide proof of education (diploma or transcript); and have acceptable background check results. Teen Services staff also must attend recurrent, regularly scheduled trainings, which are provided on-site.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate of pay for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is $22.45 per hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 Days/32 Hours Personal Time, 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street's website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.