The Resource Center is currently seeking a Director to lead this core Preble Street program in its provision of high-quality, low-barrier services to individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty in Portland. As a key member of the Preble Street management team, the Director must be an agile, adaptable, resourceful leader and manager, committed to the agency mission, and will be accountable for all aspects of program management and oversight, including program administration and implementation, quality of care, and staff supervision and support.
Requirements
Qualifications for this position include:
- Graduate degree in a social service-related field, or Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience;
- Experience with homeless and/or poverty-related service provision;
- Ability to creatively plan and utilize resources to maximize program quality and capacity;
- Strong leadership, management and supervision skills within a collaborative environment (non-profit management experience preferred);
- Understanding of Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed, and Crisis Intervention theory and practice;
- Ability to work in, and understanding of challenges specific to, a low-barrier shelter;
- Knowledge of and experience working in partnership with community resources and service providers.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary. Additionally, Preble Street’s full time compensation package includes paid health, dental, life, and disability insurances for the employee; an employee assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match; and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time benefits.
To Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
You may also send your application materials via postal mail to: Preble Street, Human Resources, 38 Preble Street, Portland, ME 04101
Please note: 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.
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. Operating from seven sites in Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor, Preble Street programs include the Resource Center, MMC-Preble Street Learning Collaborative, Food Programs, Maine Hunger Initiative, Advocacy, Veterans Housing Services, Logan Place, Florence House, Huston Commons, Teen Center, Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, First Place, the Anti-Trafficking Coalition, and Homeless Voices for Justice.
Preble Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, or any other legally protected status in its employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, or any terms, conditions and privileges of employment or discharge. All employment practices and procedures shall be carried out in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and all other applicable statutes.