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Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight
Outreach Van Relief Counselor, OvernightPine Street Inn • Boston, MA, US
Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight

Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight

Pine Street Inn • Boston, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SCHEDULE : 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 :

REQUIRED :

  • 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 :

REQUIRED :

  • 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
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