Weekend Morning Counselor, Rockwell at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

23.97

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety, Well-being, ADL Skills, Collaboration, Supportive Environment, Treatment Plans, Documentation, Harm Reduction, Group Facilitation, Housing First Model, Safe Haven Model

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: 16 hours, Saturday-Sanday 6:45PM – 3:15PM. This position is essential in the event of an emergency. Pays $21.40 - $23.97 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATION: 28 Rockwell Street, Dorchester, Coverage at Other Locations as Requested. This position works on site; remote work is not available. Summary of the Position: The Weekend Morning Counselor is responsible for ensuring the overall safety and well-being of program participants at 28 Rockwell Street during the morning shift. The Weekend Morning Counselor assists participants with breakfast and lunch meals, morning routines, and activities of daily living (ADL) skills. The incumbent collaborates with other staff to engage participants in structured and leisure activities throughout the shift. The Weekend Morning Counselor creates and maintains a respectful, supportive environment that empowers chronically homeless individuals with severe mental illness to achieve their highest level of functioning. The Counselor is assigned participants with whom they assist in developing and following individualized treatment plans, documenting progress in logs and charts. The Weekend Morning Counselor ensures that all floors are clean and orderly, including kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, and participant rooms. The Counselor facilitates groups during the morning shift and supports the Housing First/Safe Haven model. Due to emergency or unforeseen program needs, staff may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another Safe Haven program. Requirements Education/Training: Required: High School diploma or GED Knowledge/Experience: Required: Minimum of one (1) year experience 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 with dually diagnosed individuals Experience assisting people with ADL skills Comfort level working with participants with untreated psychiatric conditions Comfort with a harm reduction approach to substance abuse Effective writing and verbal skills Preferred: Previous experience working with a Housing First/Safe Haven model Experience with the homeless population

Responsibilities

The Weekend Morning Counselor ensures the safety and well-being of program participants by assisting with meals, morning routines, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills while maintaining a supportive environment for individuals with severe mental illness. Responsibilities also include collaborating with staff, developing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, ensuring facility cleanliness, and facilitating morning groups.