Residential Counselor - Morrissey

Posted 9 days ago

pine street innEast Boston (MA)

Residential Advisors Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$21.40 - $23.97 per hour

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About the role

Job TitleThe 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.

Salary: $21.40 - $23.97 per hour DOE

Location: 900 Morrissey Boulevard

Qualifications

Education/Training:

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

Knowledge/Experience:

Ability to work well with a diverse population.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills.
Strong writing skills, ability to document observations
Experience working with people with active and untreated mental illness including substance use disorders
Prior experience in residential management, direct service with people with behavioral health challenges
Experience working with people who have been homeless
Familiarity with Harm Reduction approach and working with people with Behavioral Health challenges.
Experience using crisis intervention.
Knowledge of substance use disorder issues and of mental illness

Bilingual

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