Homeless Medical Respite Program Director

Help lead a team of people providing social services for individuals experiencing homelessness transferred from Maine Medical Center and getting 24-hour care in this successful, innovative Recuperative Care Program.  The Recuperative Care Program is a partnership between Greater Portland Health, Maine Medical Center and Preble Street that provides medical respite for individuals experiencing homelessness.  The Social Services Director for the Recuperative Care Program provides management and leadership to the social services team, ensuring the provision of mission driven, high-quality social services to unhoused individuals in this inpatient Recuperative Care Program.

The scope of the Social Service Director’s management and leadership responsibilities includes the social services program administration and implementation, quality of care, social work staff supervision and support, and ensuring the safety of clients and staff within the Recuperative Care Program. The Social Services Director works in partnership with the Medical Director to ensure collaborative social and medical services for the healing and goal setting of the patients.  The Recuperative Care Program Social Services Director oversees social services program development and evaluation, resource and systems development, community relations, grants management, and leadership of multidisciplinary meetings with Greater Portland Health. The Director also manages documentation and program compliance efforts.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work, public health, public administration, or a related field, coupled with significant, relevant experience in nonprofit management and a minimum of five years working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or substance use disorder. A comparable combination of education and experience will also be considered. A strong understanding of the Preble Street mission, social work best practices, harm reduction principles, low-barrier service provision, oppression theory, and social and economic justice is essential.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to promote and build diverse and inclusive organizations and teams, as well as effectively plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of other staff, including supervisory and management personnel. Facilitating team meetings, crossover, and interdisciplinary meetings as needed, along with reviewing and monitoring program budgets, are also key responsibilities. Finally, a knowledge of and commitment to adhering to confidentiality standards, requirements, and rules, including HIPAA, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a salary of $76,000, annualized, generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits, including:

• 160 hours (4 weeks) vacation time, 96 hours (12 days) sick time, 32 hours (4 days) personal time, 12 Paid Holidays.
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (a cover letter and resume are required for this position) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101.

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.

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting. Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.