Job detail

Residential Counselor, 900 Morrissey Blvd.

PINE STREET INN INC

#Documentation #Microsoft Excel #Microsoft Word #Microsoft Outlook #Residential Counselor #Permanent Housing #Building maintenance #Behavioral health #Crisis intervention

Quick overview

The Residential Counselor provides evening supervision, conducts wellness checks, and ensures compliance with house rules. They also contribute to building maintenance and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience working with diverse populations, including those with mental illness or substance use disorders, is required.

high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookInterpersonal skillsComputer literacyWriting skillsCrisis interventionObservational skillsMental health supportSubstance use disorder supportHarm reductionDirect serviceResidential management

Job description

Description Schedule

40 hours,
Sun -
Thur, 5pm - 1:30am

Pay

$21.40 - $23.97 per hour DOE, (salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)

Location

900 Morrissey Blvd. Boston.

Requirements: 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.

Qualifications

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 and working with people with Behavioral Health challenges. Experience using crisis intervention. Knowledge of substance use disorder issues and of mental illness Bilingual PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: REQUIRED: Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs.) Ability to climb several flights of stairs Ability to respond quickly to emergencies Ability to walk up to a mile, as necessary, to access work site in any weather