Project Place Hiring for Stabilization Instructor Job at Boston, MA Full Time

For over 50 years, Project Place has been a resource for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Boston. Through innovative programming, including social enterprises, we facilitate the successful transition of individuals to economic self-sufficiency. Comprehensive programming consists of classroom instruction, credential training, case management services, housing and job placement, retention and career services.

We are currently seeking to fill the following position:

Job Title: Stabilization Instructor
Reports to: Stabilization Manager

Responsibilities:

The Stabilization Instructor will use collaborative goals to identify barriers and appropriate interventions to support long-term job-training success. This individual will facilitate workshops and meet with clients to provide clinical support and resources around housing, employment, and mental health services. Additionally, the Stabilization Instructor will serve as a liaison for clients as they progress through Project Place programming.

Specific responsibilities of the Stabilization Instructor include:

PROGRAM/SERVICE DELIVERY

• Facilitating psycho-educational curriculum for small groups based on the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) model and hard skills around professionalism expectations in the workplace
• Delivering programming and care coordination to a growing population of clients struggling with substance use disorders, mental health, and barriers that have historically inhibited their success in employment and housing outcomes
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of community resources and referrals

STABILIZATION CASE MANAGEMENT

• Maintaining a short-term, rolling stabilization caseload with group participants and community referrals to develop Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Providing income maximization services to community referrals and agency clients
• Assisting with the transition of stabilization clients into additional programming
• Maintaining alumni-tracking caseload for agency retention efforts

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in the programming enrollment process, including orientation, and intake efforts
• Case-conferencing with the Stabilization team to address individual client stabilization concerns
• Attending agency-wide case management and cross-departmental meetings

CLIENT DATA

• Entering client data into database
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field or equivalent work experience
• Interest and/or proficiency in clinical concepts, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, reentry from incarceration, and in recovery strongly preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to Emily Rittenour, Stabilization Manager. No phone calls or in-person applications, please.

Project Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location