Overnight Shelter Counselor, Yawkey House

Paylocity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Street Inn in Boston seeks a Guest Services Specialist to support a safe shelter environment and directly care for guests during night hours. You will help motivate guests toward housing options, connect them to recovery, mental health, and medical resources, and document activities in HMIS, while staying energized under demanding conditions.

This on-site role requires strong communication, a readiness to work Sundays through Thursday nights, and the ability to make sound decisions with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Valid MA driver's license in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Human Services field.
• Administering Narcan and CPR in a work setting.
• Knowledge in the areas of addiction, recovery, and mental illness.
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the homeless.
• Knowledge of area resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to guests in a safe shelter environment.
• Respond to guests' needs promptly based on priority.
• Assist with housing pathway development and connect to resources.
• Enter data into HMIS system and document reports per policy.
• Make sound decisions and seek supervisor guidance when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Sunday- Thursday 10:45pm-7:15am Essential position during weather or other emergencies.

Pays $21.40 - $23.97 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: 363 Albany Street, Boston, MA; this role works 100% on site.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Guest Services Specialist (GSS) works from the Pine Street Inn policy and procedures developed to ensure a safe shelter environment for guests and staff. The Guest Services Specialist has a primary focus on the direct care of guests and, as such, responds to guests in a timely and professional manner based on the prioritization of guests’ needs. The GSS assists with the development and implementation of a housing pathway by motivating guests to rapidly work on housing and connecting guests to appropriate resources.

The Guest Services Specialists will also assist guests in connecting with substance abuse, mental health and medical resources when the shelter cannot safely accommodate a guests needs. The GSS is required to stay energized and focused even when demands are ambiguous and strenuous. The GSS is required to enter data into the Homeless Management Information (HMIS) system and to document reports in keeping with agency policy. The GSS is required to make sound decisions and appropriately seeks guidance from a supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED

PREFERRED:

• Valid MA driver’s license in good standing
• Bilingual English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Human Services field

PREFERRED:

• Administering Narcan and CPR in a work setting
• Knowledge in the areas of addiction, recovery, and mental illness
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the homeless
• Knowledge of area resources