Transitional Day Program Counselor

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston, MA

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, Bridge Over Troubled Waters has provided a comprehensive continuum of care for runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth in Boston, and has been a national model in providing innovative youth services. Our mission is to transform the lives of youth through safe, supportive and encouraging relationships, counseling, housing, and skill-building, to guide them towards self-sufficiency and achieving their goals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transitional Day Program (TDP) is a drop-in center for homeless youth 18 to 24 years old in Boston. Youth utilizing the TDP are typically sleeping outside, staying in emergency shelters, or couch surfing. The TDP offers survival services (food, showers, laundry & clothing) as well as intensive case management and support services to help youth move beyond the streets into safe and stable housing. The TDP Counselor is responsible for overseeing the program milieu, building therapeutic rapport with youth, and providing case management services.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Please Note: This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the TDP Counselor a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of the business demands change, so too may the essential functions of the position. The candidate who accepts this role is expected to be flexible to meet the changing demands.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

PAY AND BENEFITS

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00/ hour, Weekend Differential: +$3.00/ hour (Total $23.00/ hour on weekends)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, work at a computer, stand and walk, and must be able to lift /move weight up to 25 pounds. The employee also must be able to hear and speak sufficiently to manage phone calls and effectively communicate/converse with others. The employee must have visual acuity and cognitive capacity to read, understand, and draft reports, letters, etc. The noise level is quiet to moderate, however, the employee must be able to perform in various settings, including in public spaces and at public events/activities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.