Pine Street Inn
Overview
Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight On call as needed, 8:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Pays $22.41 per hour Location: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (Driving is an exceptional part of this position) Summary Of The Position
The Outreach Van Relief Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three (3) person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School diploma or GED A valid Mass driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and an excellent driving record Knowledge/Experience 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 and communication 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 Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
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Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight On call as needed, 8:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Pays $22.41 per hour Location: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (Driving is an exceptional part of this position) Summary Of The Position
The Outreach Van Relief Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three (3) person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School diploma or GED A valid Mass driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and an excellent driving record Knowledge/Experience 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 and communication 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 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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