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Staff highlight: JB – “I can’t think of anything I’d rather have done.”

Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month we’re introducing you to JB Carson, Veterans Housing Services Program Assistant 

Name, title, and program: JB, Program Assistant, Veterans Housing Services (VHS) 

How long have you worked at Preble Street? I’ve been here for 12 years. 

What is a favorite memory you have here? When Phil Allen (former Veterans Housing Services manager) announced that the VHS program was going statewide. 

What aspect of Preble Street makes you proud to work here? I’m proud of the mission, the reputation, and the way employees are treated. 

Anything else you’d like to share? – I took my first social work class at the University of Southern Maine with Preble Street Founder Joe Kreisler 40 years ago. He was quite a man and a wonderful teacher. Because of what he taught me I’ve worked in social services in one role or another ever since. I can’t think of anything I’d rather have done. 

 

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Preble Street is committed to hiring individuals who want to make an impact in Maine through their diverse lived experience, education, and other learnings, are committed to providing low-barrier services directly to Mainers, and have a positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty.

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