What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight position at Pine Street Inn?
Description
SCHEDULE: On call as needed, 8:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Pays $21.40 - $30.00 per hour (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
LOCATION: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, (Driving is an exceptional part of this position)
Summary Of The Position
The Outreach Van Relief Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three (3) person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Required
REQUIRED:
SCHEDULE: On call as needed, 8:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Pays $21.40 - $30.00 per hour (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
LOCATION: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, (Driving is an exceptional part of this position)
Summary Of The Position
The Outreach Van Relief Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three (3) person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Required
- High School diploma or GED
- A valid Mass driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and an excellent driving record
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 and communication skills
- Prior training/knowledge of crisis intervention
- Previous experience working with people with mental illness, training in substance abuse, HIV or AIDS, and a human services background
Salary : $21 - $30