Join Our Team!
We seek caring, dedicated, and flexible team members to become a part of our mission-driven organization. Help us create, implement and improve programs to support the most vulnerable members of our community.
Homeworthy* offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-supported health insurance plans (employer pays up to 95% and contributes to a health savings account), optional dental and vision plans, life insurance, short term disability insurance, retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid time off (starting at 15 days per year), 14 paid holidays (including your birthday!), and additional time off in the summer.
To Apply: Please submit the application materials mentioned in the job description to careers@homeworthy.org with the job title in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Homeworthy is an equal opportunity employer committed to team development and a supportive respectful culture. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
*Formerly Knox County Homeless Coalition
Case Manager
Homeworthy is looking for a compassionate team player who wants to join us in our mission to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Midcoast Maine. We are currently interviewing for a position on our case management team. As a Case Manager, you will support and advocate for individuals and families who are facing homelessness by collaborating with a large network of community support providers.
Case Managers support clients by advocating for them in the community, helping them to identify needs and goals and connecting them with appropriate community and Homeworthy resources. Case Managers at Homeworthy are part of helping to achieve the agency’s mission on a daily basis. They help to identify and build on strengths, always treat clients with dignity and respect, and ultimately become trusted partners who help clients to reach sustainable independence.
The ideal Case Manager candidate will have social services experience with relevant training in the human service/mental health field. A combined five (5) years of education and experience in providing direct services in social, health, or behavioral health field; OR Current Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) is required. A BA in social work or a related field is strongly preferred. Knowledge of community resources and services for children and adolescents, a plus.
Background checks are required for final candidates.
Job Type
Full-time
Education
B.A. in Social Work
or related field preferred
Compensation
$22 - 26 per hour
Shelter Support Staff (12am-8am)
Homeworthy is seeking Shelter Support Staff for our Hospitality House Family Shelter for the hours of 12am-8am/1am-9am. We are looking for a caring team player with an excellent attitude, a desire to learn and grow, and a commitment to helping families learn to help themselves. The Hospitality House is Homeworthy’s extended-stay family shelter, providing a warm, welcoming home, and sanctuary for community members struggling with homelessness.
Overnight staff are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for all shelter residents. Responsibilities include appropriately managing house conflicts, conducting hourly walkthroughs of the house, assisting with house chores, cooking meals for the house, and helping parents with children as needed. Staff should be comfortable maintaining good boundaries while working with people in crisis, and be respectful of individual differences, resident opinions, and parenting styles. This is a position that requires employees to remain awake for the shift in its entirety.
This position requires good judgment, flexibility, the ability to multitask, and must be awake for the entire shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working in residential programs, client support, health and human services, or the medical field is a plus!
Background checks are required for final candidates.
Job Type
Full-time
Education
High School diploma
or equivalent
Compensation
$21 - $23 per hour
Shelter Support Staff (Per Diem)
Homeworthy is seeking per diem Shelter Support Staff to join our Hospitality House Family Shelter Team. The per diem staff will work on an as-needed basis, with the expectation of covering the 1am - 9am shift and occasional 5pm - 1am shifts.
The Hospitality House is Homeworthy’s extended stay family shelter, providing a warm, welcoming home, and sanctuary for community members struggling with homelessness. This is an entry-level position in a growing and exciting organization with opportunities for advancement for team players who demonstrate commitment, passion, and dedication. Overnight staff are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for all shelter residents. We are looking for a team player with an excellent attitude, a desire to learn and grow, and a commitment to helping families learn to help themselves. This position requires good judgment, flexibility, and the ability to multitask. A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working in residential programs, client support, health and human services, or the medical field is a plus.
Background checks are required for final candidates.
Job Type
Per Diem
Education
High School diploma
or equivalent
Compensation
$20.50 per hour
Youth and Family Care Coordinator - Lincoln County
The Youth and Family Care Coordinator will serve Lincoln County in collaboration with Stepping Stone Housing, Inc. and is part of helping Homeworthy to achieve its mission on a daily basis. This is a two-year pilot position with the potential to extend. The Care Coordinator is responsible for wrap-around care with housed Stepping Stone families, triage care in collaboration with Stepping Stone staff, and complete intentional outreach work with community youth, resulting in clear and accessible next step recommendations and actions.
The Youth & Family Care Coordinator will support families who are working with Stepping Stone to meet immediate needs, divert to alternative housing solutions, and begin skill development while waiting for a home. We are in search of a kind, professional, and persistent individual who can work independently or work as part of a team. If you are an individual who believes in the opportunity to provide second chances to families with dignity and respect, we urge you to apply.
The Youth & Family Care Coordinator supports clients by advocating for them in the community, helping them to identify needs and goals and connecting them with appropriate community and Homeworthy resources. The ideal Youth & Family Care Coordinator candidate will have at least three (3) years of social services experience with relevant training in the human service/mental health field. BA in social work or related field required. Knowledge of Lincoln County community resources and services for children and adolescents, a plus.
Background checks are required for final candidates. Valid drivers license required.
Job Type
Full-time
Education
B.A. in Social Work
or related field
Compensation
$23 - $26 per hour
Youth Case Manager
The Youth Case Manager will play a critical role at The Landing Place, supporting high-risk youth clients by helping them to identify needs and goals; advocating for them in the community; and connecting them with appropriate resources. Case Managers are a key part of helping to achieve the agency’s mission on a daily basis. They help to identify and build on strengths, always treat clients with dignity and respect, and ultimately become trusted partners who help clients to reach sustainable independence.
All staff embrace a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to youth development, act as community advocates on behalf of high-risk youth and families, and develop collaborative partnerships and supportive relationships with local partners throughout the Midcoast. We seek caring, honest, creative, and supportive staff members who are collaborative-minded, solutions-oriented, non-judgemental, and capable of maintaining perspective, as well as a sense of humor. Our staff are passionate about working with teenagers and have a proven ability to support others in caring, courageous and inspiring ways.
The ideal Youth Case Manager candidate will have social services experience with relevant training in the human service/mental health field. A combined five (5) years of education and experience in providing direct services in social, health, or behavioral health field; OR Current Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) is required. A BA in social work or a related field is strongly preferred. Knowledge of community resources and services for children and adolescents, a plus.
Background checks are required for final candidates. Valid drivers license required.
Job Type
Full-time
Education
B.A. in Social Work
or related field preferred
Compensation
$23 - $26 per hour