Bridging Gap; BTG Counselor

The Salvation Army’s Springfield Corps is hiring a Bridging the Gap Counselor. This is a part-time position offering a generous benefit package.

• 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.

• 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’s 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

A college student, preferably a college graduate

Must have at least 1 year experience working with young adults

Ability to work with disadvantaged 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.