Job Type
Advocacy
Organization
Bay Cove Human Services
Contact Name
Recruiter
Contact Email
recruiter@baycove.org
Contact Phone
Address
85 East Newton Street
Boston, MA
United States
Job Description
- The Shelter Stabilization Worker provides day to day support and skills training to individuals living in a dual-diagnosis emergency shelter.
- Engages in relationship building with shelter guests with sensitivity to the needs of the long term homeless population with concurrent mental health and substance use issues and fosters a community of safety and respect.
- Engages guests in conversation regarding housing goals and next steps to be taken in order to reach those goals.
- Teaches and role-models skills in the areas of grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, communication/social skills, and recreational activities.
- Administers medications in accordance with MAP standards and trains guests in medication self-administration procedures.
- Implements safety procedures and crisis intervention practices using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.
- Provides supportive counseling to guests concerning daily personal and social issues.
- Maintains documentation per site expectations.
- Prepares and serves meals in accordance with 509 regulations.
- Participates in the cleaning of the shelter and encourages guests to actively participate to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
- Monitors guests health needs and consults with the program nurse or the on-call nurse consultant when appropriate.
- Completes other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- One year direct care experience providing services to adults with mental illness or related population; BA/BS can be substituted for experience.
- MAP certification is required within 60 days of hire.
- 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.
Application Instruction
Please send resume to recruiter@baycove.org or apply on-line at www.baycove.org/jobs