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SHELTER SECURITY GUARD, HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, OVERNIGHTS)
Health and Human Services Department - Social Services Division - Homeless Services Center - Deadline Extended - Full-Time, (37.5 hours/week), Permanent Position - The schedule for this position is Wednesday-Friday, 7PM-8AM -
This position will handle internal and external security through visual observation at the new Homeless Services Center in the Riverside neighborhood. A successful candidate will be responsible for using shelter protocols to greet facility guests, perform scheduled and random searches during check-in/open hours times and by staff request. The Shelter Security Guard will be responsible for addressing guest or visitor concerns and conflicts, alerting Shelter/General Assistance staff of guests in crisis, assisting in emergency situations, and reporting any suspicious activity. The ideal candidate for this position has a professional disposition and excellent customer service skills. The ability to stay calm and de-escalate crisis situations, the ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time, and the ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients is a must in this position. Applicants should have previous experience with vulnerable populations, experience with incident documentation and related paperwork, experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-focused setting, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse community members. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
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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!
This is a CEBA Union position - Grade 8 - Pay range starting at $19.02/hour. Additionally, a $2.00/hour shift differential is paid for all weekend hours and nights after 7PM. Accepting applications until vacancy is filled.
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.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : CEBA
Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES
Posting Start : 12/22/2023
Posting End : 12/31/9999
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