Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, New Chardon

Pine Street Inn Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pine Street Inn seeks an Awake Overnight Residential Counselor to ensure the safety of tenants at their Boston residence. The role involves providing trauma-informed care and assisting individuals with daily living skills while fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates have experience in human services or relevant training, offering a chance to make a positive impact on vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with individuals with complex disabilities.
• Experience maintaining a safe environment for clients.
• Familiarity with dual diagnosis concepts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall safety of tenants.
• Assist tenants with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Maintain a respectful environment for tenants.

Skills

Effective written communication skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts

Knowledge of consumer empowerment concepts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some basic prior human services training

Job description

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Mon-Fri, 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Pays $21.40 per hour DOE, plus $2.00 shift differential pay for hours worked between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Location: 41 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA

Summary of the Position:

The Awake Overnight Residential Counselor is responsible for the overall safety of tenants at the 34 New Chardon Street residence, under the Behavioral Health Division of Pine Street Inn. This program provides permanent housing to formerly homeless women using a Housing First/Stabilization model. The program serves women from diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and age groups. The mission is to provide trauma-informed, gender-sensitive, and gender-specific support services to help tenants heal, reintegrate into the community, and break the cycle of homelessness. The counselor will assist tenants with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills during the early morning hours, and maintain a respectful environment.

Requirements

Education/Training:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Some basic prior human services training

Preferred:

• Advanced training in human services
• Experience with a Housing First/Stabilization Model

Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

• At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with complex disabilities in a shelter, community residence, or inpatient setting
• Experience maintaining a safe environment for clients
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and consumer empowerment concepts
• Understanding of mental illness and dual diagnosis individuals
• Experience working with dually diagnosed individuals
• Experience assisting with ADL skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with a Housing First/Stabilization model
• Experience working with homeless populations
• Experience with dual diagnosis and untreated mental illness