Overnight Outreach Van Counselor

Description SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Friday - Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Pay: $22.41 - $25.55 per hour DOE, (salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) For hours worked between 11:00pm-7am, you will receive an additional $2.00/hour. LOCATION: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, (Driving is an exceptional part of this position) The Outreach Van Counselor is an essential position and will work 100% site based SUMMARY OF 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 QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: * High School Diploma or GED * Valid Mass Driver's License with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience, and excellent driving record KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: * 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 PREFERRED: * Previous experience working with people with mental illness, training in substance abuse, HIV or AIDS, and a human services background PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: REQUIRED: * 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