Relief Residential Counselor

Posted 12 days ago

pine street innEast Boston (MA)

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Other Community Housing Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$21.40 - $30.00 per hour

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About the role

Relief Counselor

Schedule: On call as needed (3:00pm-11:30pm & 11:00pm-7:30am) Flexible days. This position is essential in the event of an emergency.

Pay: $21.40 - $30.00 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) Various Locations: Safe Haven (28 Rockwell St. Dorchester, 8 Church St. Dorchester, 414 Harrison Ave So. End) Veterans (6 Hartford St Dorchester & 8 Grove St. Chelsea) New Chardon (41 New Chardon St. Boston), Home 2 Stay (Yawkey House 363 Albany St. Man's Inn 444 Harrison Ave). This position works 100% on site. Summary of the Position: The Relief Counselor is responsible for the overall safety of the participants within the programs of Behavioral Health/Specialized Housing. Relief staff will be assigned to the location(s) in need of coverage. Ability to follow set procedures and processes which vary at each location. All programs follow the Housing First Model. The Relief Counselor will provide coverage support to these programs. The Relief Counselor will oversee daily operations of the program(s) and maintain the safety of said program. The Relief Counselor will set up foods and assist participants in obtaining their lunch meal and performing other activities of daily living (ADL) skills. The incumbent will also work with other staff to engage participants in leisure time activities. The Relief Counselor will create and maintain a respectful atmosphere that empowers participants to reach their highest level of functioning. Due to emergency or unforeseen program needs, staff may be called upon to provide last-minute coverage.

Programs Overview: New Chardon houses 20 women-identifying individuals with mental health, substance use and/or medical issues at one site. Safe Haven Program houses 31 individuals with mental health issues across three sites. Veterans Services program houses 25 Veterans across two sites

Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Training

Required: High School Diploma or GEDSome basic prior human services training

Preferred:

Experience providing direct care in a homeless shelter or similar human services environment
Training in Motivational Interviewing, Harm-Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care and de-escalation
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and HIPPA laws

Knowledge/Experience

Required: Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a shelter setting, community residence or in an inpatient settingExperience maintaining a safe environment for clients in a program settingExperience as a human services team member Familiarity with the concepts of rehabilitation and consumer empowerment Experience with dually diagnosed individuals; experience assisting people with ADL skills; comfort level working with participants with untreated psychiatric conditions; comfort with a harm reduction approach to substance abuse; comfort working with people with substance use issues; comfort with working with veterans Comfort with working with diverse populations, including trans- and gender fluid individuals Effective writing, verbal, and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience working within a Housing First/Safe Haven Model
Experience working with veterans and in Harm-Reduction
Experience working with the homeless population and low demand individuals
Experience working with populations with co-occurring disorders

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