Outreach Van Relief Counselor, Overnight - Pine Street Inn : Job Details

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 EDUCATION/ TRAINING:REQUIRED:High School diploma or GEDA valid Mass drivers license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and an 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 and communication 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 Salary Description $22.41 per hour...Outreach, Counselor, Overnight, Education