Position Announcement

Job Title: Counselor Reports to: Asst. Director of Counseling

Application deadline: Open until filled Employment status: Exempt

Hours: 40 hours per week with some flexibility needed for meetings, training sessions, or
Agency wide activities, as scheduled. Some early morning, night and weekend hours required.

Starting Salary: $40,000.00 Benefits: Benefit Eligible
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Pathways for Change, Inc. is conducting a search for a Full-time, Counselor for The
Multicultural/Multilingual Counseling and Advocacy Program. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Director of Counseling, Pathways for Change, Inc., 588
Main St., Worcester, MA 01608-2014.

The Multicultural/Multilingual Counseling and Advocacy Program operated by Pathways for
Change, Inc. provides supportive services and counseling to survivors of, and those directly affected by, sexual assault throughout 47 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts using an empowerment model. These free and confidential services are offered to any individual and are offered by staff in English, Portuguese, Spanish and American Sign Language. Counseling in any other language provided with the use of translators. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, safety planning, and group and individual counseling.

Desired Qualifications (Primary):

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Willingness to travel frequently between several sites located throughout Central Massachusetts.

• Bilingual preferred. 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)

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sexual violence preferred. Knowledge of the societal factors contributing to the incidence of sexual violence within the community, preferred.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines.

• Computer literacy: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook & Adobe Acrobat.

• Commitment to integration of multicultural perspective and feminist approach within all aspects of work and commitment to social change.

• Ability to work flexible schedule including some early mornings, nights and weekends.

• Position involves participation in rotating on-call schedule of after-hours medical accompaniment and dispatch.

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, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester, MA