Part Time Overnight Weekend Counselor, New Chardon at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Wellness Checks, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, ADL Skills Assistance, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Case Management, Patient Observation, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: 16 hours, Saturday - Sunday,11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Pays $21.40 - $30 per hour (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) Plus $2.00 (shift differential pay) for every hour worked between 11:00pm – 7:00am 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: 41 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Weekend Residential 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 during the weekdays 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 EDUCATION/TRAINING: Required: High School diploma or GED Some basic prior human services trainings Preferred: Advanced training in human services work Training in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma – Informed Care Knowledge/Experience: Required: Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience working with individuals suffering from complex disabilities in a shelter, community residence, or in an inpatient setting Experience maintaining a safe environment for clients in a program setting Experience as a human services team member Familiarity with the concepts of rehabilitation and consumer empowerment Experience working with dually diagnosed individuals Experience assisting people with ADL skills Effective writing and verbal communication skills Preferred: Previous experience working with a Housing First/Stabilization model Experience working with the homeless population

Responsibilities

Provide awake overnight coverage and wellness checks for tenants while ensuring compliance with house rules and occupancy agreements. Perform crisis intervention and assist with the physical upkeep and maintenance reporting of the building.