Bridging Gap; BTG) Director

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps
., is hiring a Bridging the Gap (BTG) Director 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
: 402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

Hours/week: 24 hours per week

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range
: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

* While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire around $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
This is a grant funded position.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the BTG program, including instruction, staff training, active case management, daily program operations, and the ongoing development, enhancement, and growth of the program. Ensures that program services effectively address the needs of the at-risk population served by the Cambridge Corps

a) Establish, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with community partners and referral sources to support ongoing collaboration and ensure a consistent flow of referrals to the BTG program.

b) Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver presentations and participate in youth-focused meetings and community events to increase awareness of the BTG program, its services, and the resources available to at-risk youth and the broader community.

c) Develop, implement, and deliver an engaging and creative daily curriculum that includes lessons, community service projects, site visits, and other activities aligned with the standardized BTG program curriculum and the values of The Salvation Army. Review and revise group lesson plans as needed to meet participants’ needs and program objectives. Coordinate guest speakers and community partners to enrich the curriculum and enhance the learning experience.

Provide training and ongoing guidance to staff in curriculum delivery, fostering collaboration to ensure consistent and effective program implementation.

d) Provide ongoing, individualized case management and support to each youth participating in the BTG program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending school, court, and individual meetings; conducting hospital visits as needed; establishing and monitoring goals with youth and their families; assisting youth with employment opportunities; and connecting participants with positive community resources and support services. Maintain appropriate follow-up and continued engagement with youth after program completion to support their long‑term success and well‑being.

e) Ensure each youth’s progress, participation, and outcomes are accurately documented throughout their involvement in the BTG program, with appropriate follow-up and continued documentation after program completion to monitor ongoing progress and support long‑term success.

f) Maintain accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date files for each youth and/or family served, ensuring all required documentation is organized, current, and handled in accordance with program policies and confidentiality requirements.

g) Communicate with parents or guardians at least once per month to assess the youth’s progress at home, identify family needs or concerns, and determine how The Salvation Army can provide additional support or connect families with appropriate community resources and services.

h) Ensure all program statistics, records, and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines. Maintain timely and accurate…