Residential Counselor-3368 Washington at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Observational Skills, Writing Skills, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Residential Management, Harm Reduction, Mental Illness Awareness, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Wellness Checks

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday, 4pm – 12:30am Pays $21.40 - $30 per hour DOE 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: 3368 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Residential Counselor will provide an evening 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. 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. Occasional daytime availability 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. 3368 Washington Street is a new property. Pine Street Inn will provide supportive services and the Community Builders will provide property management. 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: College degree KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Ability to work well with a diverse population. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills. Strong writing skills, ability to document observations Experience working with people with active and untreated mental illness including substance use disorders PREFERRED: Prior experience in residential management, direct service with people with behavioral health challenges Experience working with people who have been homeless Familiarity with Harm Reduction approach to working with people with Behavioral Health challenges. Experience using crisis intervention. Knowledge of substance use disorder issues and of mental illness· Bilingual

Responsibilities

The Residential Counselor will provide an evening presence, conduct regular rounds, assist with tenant wellness checks, and provide crisis intervention as necessary. They will also contribute to the physical upkeep of the building and ensure compliance with house rules.