Residential Counselor - Morrissey

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Residential Counselor – Morrissey

Dorchester, MA Permanant Housing

SCHEDULE : Sunday – Thursday – 5PM-1 : 30AM

Pays $21.40 per 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, 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 :

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

REQUIRED :

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

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KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED :

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