Description
Pathways for Change, Inc. is conducting a search for a Full-time, Youth Counselor/Social Media Specialist for its Education & Outreach Department. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Amparo Cruz, Director of Education & Outreach.
Background: Pathways for Change, Inc. is an Agency serving diverse communities within Central Massachusetts including the Greater Worcester, Fitchburg and Gardner areas. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence and their significant others as well as education geared toward ending violence. Pathways embraces a feminist philosophy in all of its work. Our services within our Counseling program include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, individual counseling, support groups, and medical & legal advocacy. Through our Outreach program we provide prevention education, professional training, the Worcester County Clothesline Project, and outreach activities. Our work is based on the experiences of Survivors of sexual violence and our commitment to diversity and accessibility to multicultural communities.
The Youth Counselor/Social Media Specialist is a member of the Education & Outreach Department, responsible for counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support groups for adolescent survivors of sexual assault. In addition, this staff person is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Agency’s social media outreach efforts.
Primary Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Outreach, the Youth Counselor/Social Media Specialist provides contracted counseling and advocacy services and insures that Program activities remain philosophically consistent with Pathways. In addition, this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Agency’s presence on social media; including but not limited to Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc. and insures that all postings remain philosophically consistent with Pathways. The position involves some community organizational responsibilities throughout the Central Region of the Commonwealth. This includes insuring that all Program goals and objectives are met and Program activities are executed in accordance with applicable contractual obligations and State and Federal regulations.
Requirements
Desired Qualifications (Primary):
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner. Strong oral presentation and public speaking skills.
- Certification in sexual assault counseling, (or ability and willingness to obtain) required. (Pathways can provide). Knowledge of the developmental factors contributing to the incidence of sexual violence within the adolescent community, preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social Media.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines.
- Commitment to integration of multicultural perspective within all aspects of work and commitment to social change.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including some early mornings, nights and weekends.
Pathways for Change, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer, committed to cores values of inclusion, empowerment and social justice. As a multicultural organization, we actively encourage applicants who represent the broadest range of cultural, ethnic and economic diversity. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and/or identity, HIV status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or children, past involvement in a discrimination complaint, veteran status, genetic information, status as a recipient of public assistance, or other criteria protected by law.
