The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Bridging the Gap (BTG) Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  $25/hr  •  Springfield, MA (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

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:

  • 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.

    The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

    About The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

    We fight with love.

    The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.

    Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Rancho Palos Verdes, California
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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