Residential Counselor – Morrissey at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

21.4

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

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, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Residential Counselor – Morrissey Dorchester, MA Permanant Housing 1SCHEDULE: Sunday – Thursday – 5PM-1:30AM Pays $21.40 per hour This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00, $1,000.00 payable at 12 months, and $2,000.00 at 24 months SUMMARY OF THE 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 training, meetings and other obligations. This person will be an important member of a team, which has as its goal assisting our tenants achieve the very highest possible quality of life. Requirements EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer literacy, proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, 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 and 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, conducting regular rounds and assisting tenants with wellness checks. They will also oversee compliance with occupancy agreements and house rules, and provide crisis intervention as necessary.