Bridging Gap; BTG Counselor

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 each year, including holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded pension plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently work 20+ hours/week).
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including voluntary term life & AD&D benefits and AFLAC insurance.
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location:

170 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA

Hours per week: 15 hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 pm to 6 pm)

Exemption status:
Non‑exempt

Pay range: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour (starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications)

• Help plan and assist Bridging the Gap curriculum.
• Review lesson plans and offer input.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Observe at least one group per week.
• Discuss each participant’s progress with the BTG Coordinator and interns.
• Maintain a document of all participants’ 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 Requirements: College student, preferably a college graduate.

Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience working with young adults.

Other

Qualifications:

• 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.

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.