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City of Portland - Community Health Promotion Specialist - Outreach

Health & Human Services Department, Social Services Division

About the City of Portland Health & Human Services
The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. Learn more about HHS and each of these divisions by starting here!

Job Summary

The City of Portland's Health & Human Services Department is seeking a full time Community Health Promotion Specialist for our Homeless Outreach Engagement Team. This person will provide compassionate outreach and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping community members.

As a key member of the Homeless Services Plan through the City of Portland, this position will build relationships with unhoused individuals, determine needs, and connect people with services like housing, medical care, food, water, and other supports. This position also serves as a liaison between the community and the City of Portland programs like Project HOPE, the Homeless Services Center, and other City assistance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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• This position will be a pivotal role in the City's outreach efforts and work collaboratively with community partners.
  
• Successful candidates will be able to connect with unhoused individuals and provide support to access housing, medical services, food, water, or other needs, by connecting them to the appropriate social and health services entities and community organizations who can provide these services.
  
• They will provide outreach and education to these individuals and serve as a liaison between the unhoused community and City of Portland programs.
  
• Individuals with lived experience and/or experience working directly with the unhoused community are strongly encouraged to apply.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

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• Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in public health, health education or related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
• Strong oral and written skills are essential.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, providers, physicians, public health staff and consumers.
  
• Must be able to do outreach and travel by car to encampments, agencies, and private providers.
  
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
  
• Experience usingcomputers and data based software.
  
• Individuals who are passionate about serving vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness
  
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive community relationships.
  

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Full-Time, 37.5 Hours/week, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Applications accepted until August 21st, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a project, union position, ProTech Grade 6, with a starting pay range of $28.41-$29.27/hourly, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

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

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

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 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.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=332&sreq=17&form=1000&desc=COMMUNITY%20HEALTH%20PROMOTION%20SPECIALIST%20-%20OUTREACH