Human Services Specialist, Oxford Street Shelter

39 Forest Ave., Portland ME

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HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST, OXFORD STREET SHELTER (THURSDAY-SATURDAY) Health and Human Services Department – Social Services Division The City's Oxford Street Shelter is hiring two Human Service Specialists for full-time, project positions with a 37.5-hour work week. Come join our team in Social Services and work a 3-day work week with full time benefits! The schedule for these positions will be Thursday-Saturday 7:00am-8:00pm. Candidates hired into these positions will operate a shuttle van with a route from locations that are used to provide emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness to local service providers. The van route will be a complimentary piece to better provide wrap around services and support individuals on a path to self-sufficiency. Requirements: Experience working with the homeless population-including experience working with the refugee population, multilingual individuals, and individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Preference for a bilingual individual or experience working with interpreters. Seeking an adaptable individual with experience and commitment to assisting individuals. Class C driver's license in good standing required for the position. BA Degree in Social Services preferred or equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. These are CEBA Union positions – Grade 13 - with a starting salary of $21.06/hour, plus applicable night and weekend shift differentials. Accepting applications for these positions until the vacancies are filled. To APPLY for this position, please click here: (THURSDAY-SATURDAY) City Benefits- Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine and Thomas College. The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. ***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** For the safety of our employees and our constituents, the City of Portland requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Candidates may request an accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs at the conditional offer stage. For questions contact Human Resources by email at [email protected] or 207-874-8624. City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs