COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST - OUTREACH Job at City of Portland in Port

Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Project position - The City of Portland’s Health & Human Services Department is hiring a Community Health Promotion Specialist to provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness in Portland.

This exciting position will help community members access housing and community services and will provide connections to health and other social supports. Successful candidates will have experience working with unhoused and underserved populations in the Greater Portland area. We are looking for individuals with a passion to support vulnerable populations such as the unhoused and those experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness.
2. Assist community members in accessing housing and social services.
3. Connect individuals to health and social support resources.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with unhoused and underserved populations.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Passion for supporting vulnerable populations.

The schedule for these positions will be Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Pro-Tech (Grade 6) - Starting at $26.27/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text).

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: PROTECH

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 11/22/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999