Position Announcement

Job Title:  Bilingual Counselor (English/Portuguese)   Reports to: Asst. Director of Counseling      

Application deadline: Open until filled             Employment status:  Non-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: $21 per hour                                         Benefits: Benefit Eligible

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Pathways for Change, Inc. is conducting a search for a Full-time, Bilingual/Bicultural 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 or HLeB------------.

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 violence throughout 47 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts using an empowerment model. These free and confidential services are offered to any individual over the age of 12 and are offered by staff in English, 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. 
• Bilingual (English and Portuguese), ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner in both languages. 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 Portuguese-American culture preferred. Knowledge of the cultural factors contributing to the incidence of sexual violence within the Portuguese-American community, preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, multi-task and successfully meet deadlines.
• 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.

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.