Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Preble Street - PORTLAND, ME 04101Preble Street is currently seeking a Senior Social Work Director for the Greater Portland Area to provide leadership and oversight to a designated group of social work programs which may include one or more coverage programs, ensuring the provision of high-quality services in alignment with the agency mission through program development and evaluation, resource and systems development, community relations and grants management.
The Senior Social Work Director reports to the Vice President of Social Work and is accountable for all aspects of program management and oversight, including program administration and implementation, quality of care, staff supervision and support, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, tenants, and staff.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm schedule.
QualificationsQualifications for the Senior Director of Social Work position include:
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field of study, and significant, relevant experience in nonprofit management; or comparable combination of education and relevant experience; or
Master's degree in social, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field of study, and relevant experience in nonprofit social services management (preferred qualifications). AND
Program management and administration skills and experience.
Team and staff leadership skills, with the ability to build diverse, inclusive, effective, and engaged teams.
Ability to collaborate and build strategic partnerships.
Connection and commitment to the mission, with the ability to promote staff engagement and team cohesion around the mission and values of Preble Street.
Please note that this is a full-time position with onsite work and participation in the on-call coverage rotation required. Designated programs will include at least one 24-hour program.
Compensation and Benefits
The Senior Director of Social Work is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position offering a competitive pay of $100,000 annually and robust benefits, including:
160 hours vacation time, 96 hours sick time, 32 hours personal time (accrued), 12 Paid Holidays
Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance and voluntary, supplemental options.
403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match
To Apply:
We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street's website employment page. Applications (cover letter and resume) may also be emailed to or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101.
Please note that 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.
Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, 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.