Evening Counselor, Yawkey House Shelter at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Guest Services, Housing Pathway Assistance, Resource Connection, Substance Abuse Support, Mental Health Support, Medical Resource Connection, Data Entry, Report Documentation, Decision Making, Crisis Response

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Saturday-Wednesday 2:45PM- 11:15PM Essential position during weather or other emergencies. Pays $21.40 - $30.00 per hour DOE - (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATION: 363 Albany Street, Boston, MA; this role works 100% on site. 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 guest 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 focuses on direct care for shelter guests, responding professionally and prioritizing their needs while assisting in the development and implementation of a housing pathway. This role also involves connecting guests to necessary external resources like substance abuse, mental health, and medical services when the shelter cannot accommodate them.