Bridging the Gap (BTG) Counselor

The Salvation Army; McKnight and Bay (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

AFLAC/A supplemental insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Springfield Corps. is hiring a Bridging the Gap Counselor for a part-time role at 15 hours per week, Tue–Thu 1pm–6pm, at 170 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA.

The position is non-exempt with pay between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour and typical hire around $20.00/hour depending on experience. Responsibilities include helping plan and assist Bridging the Gap Curriculum, reviewing lesson plans, attending meetings, observing groups, and coordinating with colleges to recruit interns

Qualifications

• Education: A college student, preferably a college graduate.
• Work experience: Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with young adults.
• Other qualifications: Ability to work with disadvantaged youth is a definite plus; knowledge of outside referral services; at least 21 years of age.

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 interns.
• Maintain a document of all participant addresses.
• Advocate for participants where necessary.
• Talk to participants as required/needed.
• Handle and teach teens at Bridging the Gap with varying personal backgrounds.
• Attend training sessions as required.
• Coordinate 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 Officer.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor

Education

College student or college graduate

Job description

Overview

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

* While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire around $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• a) Help plan and assist Bridging the Gap Curriculum


• b) Review lesson plans and offer input


• c) Attend weekly staff meetings


• d) Attend at least one group per week as an observer


• e) Discuss each participant’s progress with BTG Coordinator and interns


• f) Maintain a document of all participant’s addresses


• g) Advocate for participants where necessary.


• h) Talk to participants as required/needed


• i) Handle and teach teens at Bridging the Gap with varying personal backgrounds


• j) Attend training sessions as required


• k) Coordinate with area colleges and graduate programs to recruit interns and volunteers.


• l) Represent The Salvation Army’s social mission in the Bridging the Gap program


• m) Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army Corps Officer


• 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.