Evening Shelter Counselor, Yawkey House
Listed compensation
$21.4-$30/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Pine Street Inn Inc as a Evening Shelter Counselor – Yawkey House in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. SCEDULE: 40 hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 245PM-1115PM. Essential position during weather or other emergencies Pays $21.40 - $30.00 per hour DOE - (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21.40 - $30.00/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Pine Street Inn Inc as a Evening Shelter Counselor – Yawkey House.
Key Responsibilities
The Guest Services Specialist provides direct care to shelter guests, ensuring a safe environment and assisting with housing pathways. They also connect guests to essential resources such as substance abuse, mental health, and medical services.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in the human services field. Preferred qualifications include a valid driver's license and proficiency in English and Spanish.
Certifications
Key Skills
Shelter Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- On-site
- Includes weekends