Outreach Van Counselor

PINE STREET INN INC • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Van Counselor will provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Mass Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience, and excellent driving record
• 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, communication and computer skills
• Prior training/knowledge of crisis intervention
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs. (assisting in physically lifting containers and guests)
• Ability to operate a cellular phone and computer
• Frequent standing, sitting, stretching, bending, and lifting for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with people with mental illness
• Training in substance abuse, HIV or AIDS
• Human services background

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston.
• Work as part of a three-person mobile street outreach team.
• Drive a 15-passenger van.
• Assist in physically lifting containers and guests.
• Operate a cellular phone and computer.
• Engage in frequent standing, sitting, stretching, bending, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Work outside in all weather conditions for long periods of time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees