Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
187 High Street
HOLYOKE, MA 01040
Company Description: The Consortium is a learning organization, committed to creating conditions in which people with lived experience pursue their dreams and strengthen our communities through full participation. |
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Salary Range: | Location: |
Per Year | Pittsfield
MA
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Full / Part Time | Human Services |
Education Level: | Work Experience: |
Some High School Coursework
Preference: Nice to have |
Preference: Nice to have |
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Description: | County Coordinator (25-30 hours) for the Wildflower Alliance based in the Pittsfield area. Help grow our community and team in the local area, re-establish a Pittsfield Center, supervise one or more advocates working alongside you, coordinate outreach and events, offer peer-to-peer support, facilitate groups, and more. Anticipated hourly rate between $19-$21 depending on bilingual abilities and completion of core trainings. |
Requirements: | Requirements: Some flexibility with schedule and ability to work independently at times on multiple projects; Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; Your own experience living through trauma, psychiatric diagnosis, homelessness, problems with substances and/or a variety of other life-interrupting challenges; Understanding and commitment to examining and undoing systemic oppression related to racism, gender, psychiatric diagnosis, etc.; Ability to participate in meetings and trainings in Springfield and/or Holyoke Area (Lodging available if needed).
A Plus: Experience being a supervisor; Familiarity with c/s/x, mad, peer, recovery, and/or human rights movements; Intentional Peer Support, and/or other trainings relevant to peer-to-peer support (Hearing Voices, Alternatives to Suicide, etc.); Experience facilitating mutual support groups; Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL)/Bicultural. AA/EOE.
Resume and cover letter should be submitted to info@wildfloweralliance.org
by December 13, 2021. Please include how you meet the basic requirements of the job in your cover letter.
Applications that do not include a cover letter will be discarded. |
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