Shelter Stabilization Worker

Bay Cove Human Services • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Shelter Stabilization Worker at Bay Cove Human Services plays a crucial role in providing day-to-day support and skills training to individuals residing in a dual-diagnosis emergency shelter. This position is focused on assisting guests in achieving their housing goals through a strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed approach. The worker engages with guests to foster a safe and respectful community while addressing their unique needs related to mental health and substance use disorders.

Requirements

• One year of direct care experience providing services to adults with mental illness or related populations; a BA/BS can substitute for experience.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 60 days.
• Proficiency in word processing and basic computer functions.
• Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled or as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Engages in relationship building with shelter guests, focusing on the long-term homeless population with concurrent mental health and substance use issues.
• Engages guests in conversations about housing goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
• Teaches and role-models skills in grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, communication/social skills, and recreational activities.
• Administers medications according to MAP standards and trains guests in self-administration procedures.
• Implements safety procedures and crisis intervention practices using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.
• Provides supportive counseling to guests regarding daily personal and social issues.
• Maintains documentation as per site expectations.
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with 509 regulations.
• Participates in cleaning the shelter and encourages guests to maintain a clean living environment.
• Monitors guests' health needs and consults with the program nurse or on-call nurse consultant when necessary.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree