Engagement Counselor: Street Outreach & Housing Support

Eliot Community Human Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

A community support organization in Worcester, MA is seeking an Engagement Counselor for its Homeless Services Division. This position focuses on outreach, crisis intervention, and case management for individuals facing homelessness and mental illness. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and have experience in relevant fields. The role offers a salary of $55,000 and a range of benefits including generous paid time off and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with adults with mental illness and knowledge of homelessness.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals.
• Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling.
• Encourage use of housing resources and facilitate linkage.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Client-centered approach

Knowledge of homelessness

Education

Master’s degree in the Healing Arts or Education

Job description

A community support organization in Worcester, MA is seeking an Engagement Counselor for its Homeless Services Division. This position focuses on outreach, crisis intervention, and case management for individuals facing homelessness and mental illness. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and have experience in relevant fields. The role offers a salary of $55,000 and a range of benefits including generous paid time off and retirement savings.