Shelter Attendants, Homeless Services Center (multiple schedules)
SHELTER ATTENDANTS, HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER
Health and Human Services Department – Social Services Division
– Full-Time (37.5 Hours/Week), Permanent Positions -
The schedule (s) for these positions are:
Sunday - Tuesday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
Saturday - Monday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
Thursday - Saturday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
Friday - Sunday 07:00 pm - 08:00 am
In addition, a monthly two - hour staff meeting is required.
This is a position at the state’s largest homeless shelter and related overflow sites. Duties include welcoming and registering homeless individuals in need of shelter, inputting required data into an online data system, monitoring dorms, common areas and shelter grounds. Frequent cleaning of dorms, common areas, bathrooms and grounds is required. The position also involves crisis intervention and triage for over 200 clients per night. Position includes rotation to multiple stations each shift, including walking up and down flights of stairs and between multiple facilities. Also includes set up and take down of dormitories, including moving of mats, cots, chairs, tables, full laundry bags and other items as required. Positive attitude with exceptional patience and customer service skills required. This position operates out of the Homeless Services Center located at 654 Riverside Street in Portland. Experience working in a homeless shelter and a valid Class C Maine Driver’s License preferred. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of satisfactory criminal background check.
CEBA Union position – Grade 9 - Pay rate starting at $19.54 hourly. An additional $2.00/hour shift differential in effect for nights after 7 PM and all weekend hours.
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Work 3 days with all the benefits of a full-time position with the City of Portland, including 13.5 paid holidays, free health insurance per individual employee (with completion of wellness activities), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance and more!
Accepting applications until the vacancy is filled.
To APPLY, click here: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=306&sreq=3&form=1000&desc=SHELTER%20ATTENDANTS,%20HOMELESS%20SERVICES%20CENTER
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.
For questions contact Human Resources by email at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8624.
City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs.