Awake Overnight Counselor at PINE STREET INN INC
Boston, Massachusetts, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

21.4

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Wellness Checks, Diverse Population, Behavioral Health, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Occupancy Agreement, House Rules Compliance, Teamwork, Communication, Basic Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description
Description SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week; Sunday- Thursday, 4pm-12:30am Pays $21.40 per hour This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00, $1,000.00 payable at 12 months, and $2,000.00 at 24 months LOCATION: 140 Clarendon St, Boston MA SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Awake Overnight Counselor will provide awake overnight coverage, doing regular rounds throughout the building, being available to tenants as necessary, assisting with regular daily tenant wellness checks, observing and upholding the rights of tenants, overseeing occupancy agreement and house rule compliance, setting limits when appropriate, and providing crisis intervention as necessary. Counselors will contribute to the physical upkeep of the building by noting any housekeeping or maintenance issues that arise during their shift, resolving these problems where possible, and forwarding concerns to appropriate staff for later resolution when necessary. May be assigned to other Supportive Housing sites as necessary. Occasional daytime availability will be required for trainings, meetings and other obligations. This person will be an important member of a team, which has as its goal assisting our tenants to achieve the very highest possible quality of life. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED English literacy PREFERRED: · Bilingual in English and Spanish KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: · Ability to work well with a diverse population, including formerly chronically homeless persons and those living with co-occurring behavioral health disorders Previous counseling experience Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
The Awake Overnight Counselor will provide overnight coverage, assist with tenant wellness checks, and ensure compliance with house rules. They will also address maintenance issues and contribute to the overall quality of life for tenants.
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