Seasonal Mental Health Worker I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Worker I for the Lindemann Inn Shelter, an emergency homeless shelter for Department of Mental Health clients. The shelter includes a 60-bed coeducational unit and a 20-bed women’s unit. The role provides direct care and support to shelter guests and helps maintain a compassionate, safe, and therapeutic environment. The Lindemann Inn promotes guests’ independence and self-determination as steps toward successful transitions to permanent housing. This is a seasonal position lasting 90 days, with no extension. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off. Mandatory overtime is required. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits, except for sick-time accruals. The position is subject to applicable COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or mitigation requirements. A criminal background check will be completed for the recommended candidate, and education, licenses, and certifications will be verified.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and gather information by observing and questioning individuals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, write clearly and concisely, and develop ideas in a logical sequence.
Ability to interact with people under emotional stress and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
No minimum entrance requirements are specified.
May be required to hold a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to the assignment.
Depending on the assignment, must obtain and maintain one or more of the following after completing a training program: CPR, first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and/or a history of homelessness.
Driver’s license.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Assist, instruct, and supervise clients with activities of daily living, including showers, meals, laundry, and housekeeping.
Provide, participate in, and supervise recreational activities for clients.
Meet with clients upon shelter admission and explain shelter rules and expectations, answering questions as needed.
Provide administrative and clerical support to maintain basic shelter operations as needed.
Assess clients in crisis and respond with appropriate and effective therapeutic interventions.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for shelter guests and staff.