Bridging the Gap (BTG) Counselor

Bridging the Gap Counselor

The Salvation Army’s Springfield Corps. is hiring a Bridging the Gap Counselor and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week).
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance.
• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Location

170 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA

Hours/week

15 hours per week; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (1pm to 6pm)

Exemption

Non-exempt

Pay Range

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help plan and assist Bridging the Gap Curriculum
• Review lesson plans and offer input
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend at least one group per week as an observer
• Discuss each participant’s progress with BTG Coordinator and intern
• Maintain a document of all participant’s addresses
• Advocate for participants where necessary
• Talk to participants as required/needed
• Talk to teens at Bridging the Gap with varying personal backgrounds
• Attend training sessions as required
• Coincordinate with area colleges and graduate programs to recruit interns and volunteers
• Represent The Salvation Army’s social mission in the Bridging the Gap program
• Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army Corps Office
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: A college student, preferably a college graduate
• Work Experience: Must have some a minimum of 1 year experience working with young adults
• Other Qualifications: Ability to work with disadvantage youth is a definite plus Must be knowledgeable about outside referral services Must be at least 21 years of age

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About the Role

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.