Mobile Overnight Counselor at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Challenges, Health Challenges, Wellness Checks, House Rule Compliance, Occupancy Agreement, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Maintenance Issues, Bilingual, CPR Certification, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Challenges, Computer Literacy, Driver's License

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: Sunday -Thursday 11pm-7:30am Pays $21.40 - $28.00 per hour plus $2.00 (shift differential pay) for every hour worked between 11:00pm – 7:00am (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATION: All General Lodging locations (Charlestown and South End), depending on need SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Mobile Overnight Counselor will be assigned on a nightly basis to the Supportive Housing locations with the greatest level of need for overnight staff due to health or behavioral challenges within the house. Mobile Overnight Counselors are also a part of the on-call emergency response team, and as such will frequently be called to leave their assigned building to respond to a request for help elsewhere. The Mobile Overnight Counselor will provide an awake nighttime presence, 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. Mobile Overnight 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 themselves as possible and forwarding concerns on to appropriate staff. The Mobile Overnight Counselor will assist with organizing and maintaining required resources and tools at each building. Occasional daytime availability will be required for trainings, court proceedings, 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 EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED Valid MA driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle Computer literacy: Outlook, Word and Excel PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree Bilingual English/Spanish KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Excellent written communication skills 6+ months Experience working with people who have been homeless and/or 6+ Experience working with people with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges PREFERRED: Knowledge of Crisis-Intervention Techniques, CPR/FA Certification· Experience providing detailed documentation · Experience working with p

Responsibilities

The Mobile Overnight Counselor provides an awake nighttime presence, conducts regular rounds, and assists with tenant wellness checks. They also respond to emergency requests and contribute to the physical upkeep of the building.