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Pine Street Inn

Residential Counselor-3368 Washington

Pine Street Inn, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Pine Street Inn . Location: 3368 Washington St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Schedule

Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm – 12:30 am Compensation

Pays $21.40 per hour. For hours worked between 10:45 pm – 7:15 am, you will receive an additional $2.00/hour. This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00: $1,000.00 payable at 12 months and $2,000.00 at 24 months. Summary of the position

The Residential Counselor will provide an evening presence, perform regular rounds throughout the building, be available to tenants as necessary, assist with regular daily tenant wellness checks, observe and uphold the rights of tenants, oversee occupancy agreement and house rule compliance, set limits when appropriate, and provide crisis intervention as necessary. Counselors contribute to the physical upkeep of the building by noting housekeeping or maintenance issues and resolving them where possible, or forwarding concerns to appropriate staff for later resolution. Occasional daytime availability will be required for trainings, meetings and other obligations. This role is a key member of a team whose goal is to help tenants achieve the very highest possible quality of life. Pine Street Inn will provide supportive services; the Community Builders will provide property management for 3368 Washington Street, a new property. Requirements

Education/Training

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer literacy, proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel Preferred: College degree 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 to working with people with Behavioral Health challenges Experience using crisis intervention Knowledge of substance use disorder issues and of mental illness Bilingual

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