Outreach Van Relief Counselor

SCHEDULE: On call as needed 8:30 p.m. 5:00 a.m.

Pay: $22.41 - $25.55 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)

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

EDUCATION/(TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• A valid Mass drivers license with a minimum of two (2) street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• 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 skill
• 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