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Day Shift Men's Inn Counselor at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

23.97

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, HMIS Data Entry, Resource Coordination, Housing Pathway Development, Narcan Administration, CPR, Bilingual English/Spanish

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Saturday-Wednesday Pay: $21.40 - $23.97 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATIONS: 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA (Men’s Shelter) JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Guest Services Specialist (GSS) works from the Pine Street Inn policy and procedures developed to ensure a safe shelter environment for guests and staff. The Guest Services Specialist has a primary focus on the direct care of guests and, as such, responds to guests in a timely and professional manner based on the prioritization of guests’ needs. The GSS assists with the development and implementation of a housing pathway by motivating guests to rapidly work on housing and connecting guests to appropriate resources. The Guest Services Specialists will also assist guests in connecting with substance abuse, mental health and medical resources when the shelter cannot safely accommodate a guests needs. The GSS is required to stay energized and focused even when demands are ambiguous and strenuous. The GSS is required to enter data into the Homeless Management Information (HMIS) system and to document reports in keeping with agency policy. The GSS is required to make sound decisions and appropriately seeks guidance from a supervisor. Requirements EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED PREFERRED: Valid MA driver’s license in good standing Bilingual English/Spanish KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Human Services field PREFERRED: Administering Narcan and CPR in a work setting Knowledge in the areas of addiction, recovery, and mental illness Knowledge of issues pertaining to the homeless Knowledge of area resources

Responsibilities

The Guest Services Specialist ensures a safe shelter environment by providing direct care and professional support to guests. They assist guests in accessing housing pathways, mental health services, and substance abuse resources while documenting data in the HMIS system.