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Pine Street Inn Outreach Van Counselor, Overnight in Boston, Massachusetts
Outreach Van Counselor, Overnight
Department: Nighttime Outreach (O-Van) - O & T
Office: 444 Harrison Avenue
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Direct Care
Hours/Shift: Overnight - Third Shift
Employee Type:: Regular Full-time
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2 Positions for Outreach Van Counselor, Overnight Needed
SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Friday - Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Wednesday - Sunday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
This position carries a retention bonus of $5000.00, payable in equal instalments $1000 at 30 days, $1000 at 6 months and $3000 at one year.
Pays $22.41 per hour DOE
This position carries a retention bonus of $1500.00, payable in equal instalments at 3 months, 6 months and at one year.
LOCATION: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston MA, ( Driving is an exceptional part of this position)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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
PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:
REQUIRED:
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs. (assisting in physically lifting containers and guests)
Ability to operate a cellular phone and computer
Frequent standing, sitting, stretching, bending, and lifting for long periods of time
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for long periods of time
MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:
REQUIRED:
Ability to work with people actively abusing substances and/or treated and untreated mental illness
Ability to communicate effectively written or verbally
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Providing food, clothing and blankets as available
Assume responsibility for the safe operation of the program vehicle, by driving safely and within the driving laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Help the unsheltered homeless become aware of shelter alternatives and other available services through crisis intervention and counseling
Increase access to these services by providing transportation when appropriate
Act as a resource to police, the public, and other agencies and shelters in providing outreach services
Possess the ability to identify and assess the potentially violent behavior, crisis situations and violent situations by responding in a safe and timely manner while setting clear limits and making appropriate decisions
Record basic data from each contact in the daily log and on the program statistic sheets
Work independently and closely with the other members of outreach van team (including the outreach van supervisor) on coordinating referral/follow-up and documentation every week
Responsible for documenting follow-up files and charts
Attend supervision meetings once a week and/or as needed and scheduled by the outreach van supervisor. Attend weekly staff meetings
Attend all PSI required trainings and others trainings that involve the program/guests needs
Maintain a close working relationship with other departments at the Inn
Provide services to a diverse population of all ages
Ability to resolve any conflicts or issues with co-workers in a professional manner before involving the supervisor
Participate in relevant meetings, training-s sessions, and programs
Responsible for being in charge of the O-Van program on a nightly/rotating basis (8:30PM-5:00AM) when the supervisor is not available
Responsible for being in charge of restocking O-Van supplies
Perform other additional assignments or projects as requested/directed by supervisor
INTERNAL CANDIDATES, IF INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION/TRANSFER AND SUBMIT IT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF POSTING.
Pine Street Inn is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
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