Activities Coordinator

SCHEDULE: 40-hours Sunday through Thursday 6:45am 3:15pm.

Pays $22.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)

Location: 41 New Chardon Street Boston MA 02114

Summary of the Position:

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for the overall recreational therapy component of the program at 41 New Chardon Street under the Behavioral Health Division of Pine Street Inn providing permanent housing to formerly homeless women using a Housing First/Stabilization model. This position provides 40 hours weekly coverage as the Activities Coordinator from Sunday through Thursday serving women from diverse backgrounds circumstances and age groups. The goal of New Chardon is to provide trauma-informed gender-sensitive support to enhance housing stability and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license
• 1 2 years of experience in event planning
• Basic computer skills

Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years prior work experience community residence or an inpatient setting
• Experience as a team member; familiarity with the concepts of psychosocial rehabilitation and consumer empowerment.
• Experience conducting groups such as cooking or plant groups.
• Some knowledge of chronic mental illness.
• Experience working with dually diagnosed individuals and
• Experience assisting people with ADL skills; experience planning recreational activities.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with a Housing First/Stabilization Model