Counselor - Southampton Street Shelter (Homeless Services Bureau)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor - Southampton Street Shelter (Homeless Services Bureau) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures overall safety of guests and shelter environment. Performs rounds throughout the unit. Searches clients for contraband upon arrival in unit.
- Intervenes to de
- escalate conflict situations, anticipating potential conflict situations and intervening prior to crisis.
- Develops positive professional relationships with guests to facilitate care.
Requirements
- Associate of Science Degree OR High School Diploma / GED and 1 year of related experience.
- Experience working with addicted and mentally ill populations preferred.
- Experience working with diverse ethnic, racial, and low
- income populations required.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor - Southampton Street Shelter (Homeless Services Bureau).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Counselor - Southampton Street Shelter (Homeless Services Bureau) position at Boston Public Health Commission includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Counselor Career Context
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Case Management, Trauma Informed Care, Record Keeping, Data Entry, Conflict Resolution, Spanish Speaking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this counselor role.
Core responsibilities: Ensure the safety and stability of the shelter environment by monitoring guests, managing supplies, and de-escalating conflicts. Provide administrative support through accurate record-keeping and facilitate guest care through professional relationship building.
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
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