Outreach Van Counselor

Pine Street Inn Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Street Inn Inc. in Boston is seeking an Outreach Van Counselor to join a three-person mobile street outreach team.

You will provide crisis intervention and essential services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in the city. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Massachusetts driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience, and strong writing, reading, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Mass Driver’s License with a minimum of two years of driving experience and an excellent driving record.
• Strong writing, reading, communication and computer skills.
• Prior training/knowledge of crisis intervention.
• Preferred: experience with mental illness, training in substance abuse, HIV or AIDS, and a human services background.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Crisis intervention training

Experience with homelessness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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