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

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

To assist the BTG Coordinator with the Bridging the Gap program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. a) Help plan and assist Bridging the Gap Curriculum
2. b) Review lesson plans and offer input
3. c) Attend weekly staff meetings
4. d) Attend at least one group per week as an observer
5. e) Discuss each participant’s progress with BTG Coordinator and interns
6. f) Maintain a document of all participant’s addresses
7. g) Advocate for participants where necessary.
8. h) Talk to participants as required/needed
9. i) Handle and teach teens at Bridging the Gap with varying personal backgrounds
10. j) Attend training sessions as required
11. k) Coordinate with area colleges and graduate programs to recruit interns and volunteers.
12. l) Represent The Salvation Army’s social mission in the Bridging the Gap program
13. m) Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army Corps Officer
14. n) 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

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.