Shelter Stabilization Specialist – Evenings & Weekend

Bay Cove Human Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Cove Human Services in Greater Boston provides shelter services and supports for adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. The Shelter Stabilization Worker delivers day-to-day support and skills training in a dual-diagnosis emergency shelter, using strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent approaches to help guests move toward housing.

This is a non-exempt, hourly role requiring evening and weekend availability, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• One year direct care experience with adults with mental illness or related population (BA/BS may substitute).
• DPH certification in medication administration within 60 days.
• Proficiency in word processing and basic computer functions.
• Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled or as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Engages in relationship building with shelter guests with sensitivity to long term homeless population with concurrent mental health and substance use issues.
• Engages guests in conversation regarding housing goals and next steps to reach those goals.
• Teaches and role-models skills in grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, communication/social skills, and recreational activities.
• Administers medications in accordance with MAP standards and trains guests in medication self-administration procedures.
• Implements safety procedures and crisis intervention practices using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.
• Provides supportive counseling to guests concerning daily personal and social issues.
• Maintains documentation per site expectations.
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with 509 regulations.
• Participates in the cleaning of the shelter and encourages guests to actively participate to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
• Monitors guests health needs and consults with the program nurse or the on-call nurse consultant when appropriate.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Direct care experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services in Greater Boston provides shelter services and supports for adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. The Shelter Stabilization Worker delivers day-to-day support and skills training in a dual-diagnosis emergency shelter, using strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent approaches to help guests move toward housing.

This is a non-exempt, hourly role requiring evening and weekend availability, with responsibilities including