Outreach Van Relief Overnight Counselor

Pine Street Inn • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About 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 street outreach team for the Pine Street Inn.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• A valid Mass driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and an 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 and communication skills
• Prior training/knowledge of crisis intervention

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and fundamental services (food and blankets) to the unsheltered homeless population in Boston as part of a three (3) person mobile street outreach team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED