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196 Lancaster Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Hours
Monday - Wednesday, Friday
8:00 am - 11:30 am &
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday - Closed
Immediate access to Language Line available for non-English speaking consumers; Interpreters can be arranged.
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The Homeless Employment Program assists consumers in strengthening their employment skills by working toward independence from public assistance programs. The employment assessment includes identifying transferable skills, job matching and searching, gaining and retaining temporary, permanent and part-time employment. Services are designed specifically for Portland’s homeless population. The staff conducts outreach at homeless shelters and linkage to the Career Center in Portland.
Program Components
The employment Case Managers assists consumers with the following pre-employment skills:
| PRE-EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS | JOB TRAINING | |
| Workshops series addressing topics such as communication skills, organization, time & stress management, positive thinking, career decision-making, and effective interview and job search techniques. | Job training is offered at various municipal sites to gain work experience. Participants are paid a stipend for services. Support and follow-up services are provided. |
Project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
For information on HUD click here.