Supervisor VHS Lewiston

PREBLE STREET•Lewiston, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Preble Street’s Veteran Housing Services (VHS) provides services and supports toward overcoming barriers to finding and maintaining housing to veterans throughout Maine. With funding from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), the VHS program offers case management; employment, benefit, and resource referrals; intensive housing counseling; and direct financial assistance for housing to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The VHS program is seeking a Supervisor to join their team. The Supervisor works from the Lewiston office, and supervises the casework team, oversees and manages the day-to-day program tasks, and participates in providing direct services to veterans. The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study
3+ years of relevant management and/or supervisory experience
experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health and substance use related conditions; or comparable combination of education and relevant experience
ability to lead, supervise, and direct the work of staff
strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills
ability to work with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission
commitment to providing low-barrier, high-quality services to people experiencing homelessness
strong organizational and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products