Ft Overnight Awake Residential Counselor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Sunday - Thursday 11:30PM-8:00AM; this position is essential in the event of a weather or other emergency.

Pays $23.00 per hour, plus $2.00 (shift differential pay) for every hour worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am LOCATION: 6 Hartford Street Dorchester, MA

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The VTHP Overnight Counselor will provide an awake overnight presence, conduct regular rounds throughout the building, be accessible to tenants, assisting with regular daily tenant wellness checks, overseeing occupancy agreement and house rule compliance, setting limits when appropriate, and providing crisis intervention as necessary. The incumbent will contribute to the physical upkeep of the building by noting any housekeeping or maintenance issues that arise during their shift, resolving these problems where possible and forwarding these concerns to appropriate staff for later resolution when necessary. The VTHP Overnight Counselor will be an important member of a team, which has as its goal assisting our veterans to achieve the very highest possible quality of life.

Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GEDBasic computer literacy using the current versions of Windows, Word and EmailEnglish Literacy PREFERRED: College degreeBilingual English/Spanish KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with homeless populationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience providing good written documentation PREFERRED: Prior experience in residential management, maintenance, and housekeepingFamiliarity with Harm Reduction approach to working with people with Behavioral Health challengesExperience using Crisis InterventionKnowledge of substance abuse issues and mental illness

Salary Description

$23.00 per hour DOE