Overnight Outreach Van Counselor

Pine Street Inn; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Pine Street Inn in Boston is seeking an Outreach Van Counselor to provide crisis intervention and essential services to the unsheltered homeless population as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team.

You will support clients with food and blankets, coordinate with team members, and document interactions using basic computer skills. The role requires a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and the ability to drive a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mass driver's license with at least two years of driving experience and clean record.
• Experience in street outreach with homeless population preferred.
• Crisis intervention training or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and basic services (food/blankets) to unsheltered homeless.
• Work as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team in Boston.

Skills

Street outreach experience

Crisis intervention

Strong writing and communication

Computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mass Driver’s License with 2+ years driving experience

Job description

SCHEDULE

40 hours, Friday - Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Pay

$22.41 - $25.55 per hour DOE, (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 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• 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

• 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

Required

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS

• 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