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- General Assistance Accepting applicants for a SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR. Applications are available online at www.lewistonmaine.gov GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Social Services/General Assistance Barg. Unit: Non-Union Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week; Monday through Thursday 4 day workweek) Grade:10 ($86,288-$127,374) SUMMARY: The Social Services Director plans, organizes, and administers the City’s Social Services Department, overseeing programs and services that address the social and economic needs of the community. This position is responsible for the administration and oversight of the General Assistance Program in accordance with the Lewiston General Assistance Ordinance, Maine Department of Health and Human Services policies, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Responsibilities include directing daily department operations, supervising and developing staff, ensuring program and regulatory compliance, determining applicant eligibility, managing departmental budgets and grant funding, and representing the City in administrative hearings and related proceedings. The Director also builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations, including Catholic Charities, Immigrant Resource Center, MIERS and all social services organizations to develop and implement initiatives that promote workforce development, safe and healthy living, access to services, and pathways toward individual and family self-sufficiency. EDUCATION AND

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in the social sciences or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible administrative, supervisory, or consulting experience in social work or related fields. Applicable combinations of both will be considered. Experience with welpac is preferred. COME WORK IN LEWISTON: The City of Lewiston, Maine, is a growing city full of possibly. Lewiston is Maine's second largest city and is located on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Lewiston is known for it’s rich history and cultural diversity. Diverse career, educational, and recreational offerings for all ages render Lewiston an appealing place to visit, live, thrive, and settle. Its history is rich, one of a mill town that transformed into a multi-faceted economy. Lewiston is home to first-rate colleges, premier hospitals, popular eateries, breweries, monthly art walks, galleries, musical performances, entertainment, theatre, and an evolving public art scene. Urban to suburban, downtown to rural, Lewiston is also home to families and entrepreneurs from around the world with small shops and thriving manufacturers, generations of local businesses, and global firms. Lewiston is a place where opportunity lives. Submit cover letter and complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, in person or via email to Heather Theriault. htheriault@lewistonmaine.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Details Category Managerial / Supervisory Status Open Posted November 12, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Tools
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- General Assistance Accepting applicants for a SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR. Applications are available online at www.lewistonmaine.gov GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Social Services/General Assistance Barg. Unit: Non-Union Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week; Monday through Thursday 4 day workweek) Grade:10 ($86,288-$127,374) SUMMARY: The Social Services Director plans, organizes, and administers the City’s Social Services Department, overseeing programs and services that address the social and economic needs of the community. This position is responsible for the administration and oversight of the General Assistance Program in accordance with the Lewiston General Assistance Ordinance, Maine Department of Health and Human Services policies, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Responsibilities include directing daily department operations, supervising and developing staff, ensuring program and regulatory compliance, determining applicant eligibility, managing departmental budgets and grant funding, and representing the City in administrative hearings and related proceedings. The Director also builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations, including Catholic Charities, Immigrant Resource Center, MIERS and all social services organizations to develop and implement initiatives that promote workforce development, safe and healthy living, access to services, and pathways toward individual and family self-sufficiency. EDUCATION AND

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in the social sciences or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible administrative, supervisory, or consulting experience in social work or related fields. Applicable combinations of both will be considered. Experience with welpac is preferred. COME WORK IN LEWISTON: The City of Lewiston, Maine, is a growing city full of possibly. Lewiston is Maine's second largest city and is located on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Lewiston is known for it’s rich history and cultural diversity. Diverse career, educational, and recreational offerings for all ages render Lewiston an appealing place to visit, live, thrive, and settle. Its history is rich, one of a mill town that transformed into a multi-faceted economy. Lewiston is home to first-rate colleges, premier hospitals, popular eateries, breweries, monthly art walks, galleries, musical performances, entertainment, theatre, and an evolving public art scene. Urban to suburban, downtown to rural, Lewiston is also home to families and entrepreneurs from around the world with small shops and thriving manufacturers, generations of local businesses, and global firms. Lewiston is a place where opportunity lives. Submit cover letter and complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, in person or via email to Heather Theriault. htheriault@lewistonmaine.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.