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

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

22.41

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Reading Skills, Driving Skills, Outreach Experience, Mental Illness Knowledge, Substance Abuse Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description
Description 2 Overnight Outreach Van Counselor's Needed 1 - SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Saturday - Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. 2 - SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Thursday - Monday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Pays $22.41 per hour DOE 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: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, (Driving is an exceptional part of this position) The Outreach Van Counselor is an essential position and will work 100% site based SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Outreach Van Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn. Requirements EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED Valid Mass Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience, and excellent driving record KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year prior experience as a street outreach worker, working with the homeless, and dealing with alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental illness Strong writing, reading, communication and computer skills Prior training/knowledge of crisis intervention PREFERRED: Previous experience working with people with mental illness, training in substance abuse, HIV or AIDS, and a human services background
Responsibilities
The Outreach Van Counselor will provide crisis intervention and essential services to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston. This role is part of a three-person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn.