Residential Counselor – Morrissey

Pine Street Inn; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrissey in Boston is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide an evening presence, perform rounds, and support tenant wellness checks.

The role includes upholding tenant rights, enforcing rules, crisis intervention, and coordinating maintenance notes. Training and daytime meetings may be required.

Requires a high school diploma and computer literacy; experience with behavioral health or homelessness is preferred. Schedule: Thu–Mon, 8:00pm–4:30am, with $2.00 shift differential for 11pm–7am.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy; proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills.
• Strong writing skills; document observations.
• Experience working with people with active and untreated mental illness including substance use disorders.
• Preferred: residential management experience; experience with homelessness; Harm Reduction familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide evening presence with regular rounds and tenant wellness checks.
• Observe rights, enforce house rules, and document observations.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and escalate to staff as needed.
• Assist with housekeeping issues and report maintenance needs.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observational skills

Writing skills

Diversity experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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SCHEDULE: Thursday Monday – 8:00pm – 4:30am

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: 900 Morrissey Boulevard

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Residential Counselor will provide an evening presence, doing regular rounds throughout the building, being available to tenants as necessary, assisting with regular daily tenant wellness checks, observing and upholding the rights of tenants, overseeing occupancy agreement and house rule compliance, setting limits when appropriate, and providing crisis intervention as necessary. Counselors will contribute to the physical upkeep of the building by noting any housekeeping or maintenance issues that arise during their shift, resolving these problems where possible, and forwarding concerns to appropriate staff for later resolution when necessary.

Occasional daytime availability will be required for training, meetings and other obligations. This person will be an important member of a team, which has as its goal assisting our tenants achieve the very highest possible quality of life.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer literacy, proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

PREFERRED:

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills.
• Strong writing skills, ability to document observations
• Experience working with people with active and untreated mental illness including substance use disorders

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience in residential management, direct service with people with behavioral health challenges
• Experience working with people who have been homeless
• Familiarity with Harm Reduction approach and working with people with Behavioral Health challenges.
• Experience using crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder issues and of mental illness