Eliot Community Human Services · 1 month ago
Engagement Counselor - Homeless Services
Worcester
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expEliot Community Human Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to resilience and empowerment. They are seeking an Engagement Counselor to join their PATH Team, providing outreach, crisis intervention, and connecting homeless individuals to necessary resources.
CommunitiesFacilities Support ServicesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs that are living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters
Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, as well as concrete services such as providing warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets
Encourage use of housing resources, meal sites, shelters and other services/ entitlements, facilitating linkage
Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations
Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework
Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in the Healing Arts or Education
1 year experience working with adults with mental illness and knowledge of homelessness
Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must
Preferred
Independent licensure a plus
Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Company
Eliot Community Human Services
For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alana Nagle, MD MS
Chief Medical Officer - CBHC
Annah Powers, LMHC, ATR
Clinical Leader Behavioral Health Community Partners
Recent News
2023-01-13
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