Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pine Street Inn
Job overview
The Yawkey House Shelter Overnight Counselor at Pine Street Inn provides direct care and support to shelter guests overnight, ensuring a safe environment and assisting guests with housing pathways and resource connections.
Responsibilities and impact
The counselor responds professionally to guest needs, motivates guests towards housing solutions, connects them to substance abuse, mental health, and medical resources, documents data in HMIS, and makes sound decisions while seeking supervisory guidance as needed.
Compensation and benefits
The position pays $21.40 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential for hours worked between 11:00pm and 7:00am, with a 40-hour workweek Wednesday through Sunday, 100% on-site at 363 Albany Street, Boston, MA.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of human services experience; preferred qualifications include a valid MA driver's license, bilingual English/Spanish skills, experience administering Narcan and CPR, and knowledge of addiction, recovery, mental illness, homelessness, and local resources.
Company information
Pine Street Inn is a shelter organization focused on providing safe housing and support services to homeless individuals in Boston.
Job location and travel
The job is located on-site at 363 Albany Street, Boston, MA, with overnight shifts from 10:45pm to 7:15am, Wednesday through Sunday.
Unique job features
The role is essential during weather or other emergencies and involves working overnight shifts with a focus on guest safety and support in a shelter environment.
Company overview
Pine Street Inn is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Boston. They provide a range of services including emergency shelter, permanent housing, job training, and street outreach. Founded in 1969, Pine Street Inn has grown to become one of the largest homeless services providers in New England. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and fundraising events. Their mission is to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and rebuild their lives with dignity and respect.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in human services and your ability to work effectively in high-pressure, overnight environments, emphasizing your commitment to guest safety and support.
Focus on showcasing your knowledge of addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues, as well as any experience with crisis intervention or administering Narcan and CPR, which are highly relevant to this role.
Apply through multiple channels such as Pine Street Inn’s official career page, LinkedIn, and local job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Overnight Counselor position.
Connect with current Pine Street Inn staff or those in the Guest Services or Human Services divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experiences working overnight shifts or how they support guests during emergencies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'human services,' 'guest safety,' 'crisis intervention,' 'Narcan administration,' 'mental health support,' and 'homelessness resources' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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