Overnight Outreach Van Counselor

Pine Street Inn; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay (11pm-7am)

Job summary

The Outreach Van Counselor at Pine Street Inn will provide crisis intervention and essential services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team.

The role is 100% site based at 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, with 40-hour weekly schedule including Saturday to Wednesday night shifts and a nightly shift differential. A valid MA driver's license and prior outreach experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Mass Driver's License with at least two years driving experience and clean record.
• Minimum one year of street outreach experience with homeless populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and essential services to unsheltered homeless.
• Work as part of a three-person mobile outreach team.
• Assist with food and blankets distribution.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Computer skills

Street outreach experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Saturday - Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Pays $22.41 - $25.55 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)

Plus $2.00 (shift differential pay) for every hour worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am

LOCATION: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, (Driving is an exceptional part of this position)

The Outreach Van Counselor is an essential position and will work 100% site based

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