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Western Mass Training Consortium Hampden County Advocate/Per Diem Advocat in Holyoke, Massachusetts
THE CONSORTIUM / WILDFLOWER ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES A JOB OPENING FOR THE POSITION OF Hampden County Advocate & Per Diem Advocates Offer support and group facilitation in our Springfield and Holyoke Community Centers; Work with fellow team members and community to care for and maintain the space; Support growth and facilitation of the community. Required Qualifications: Investment in the value of peer support and alternatives to conventional clinical systems; Ability to balance a variety of needs in an active center; 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. Preferred Qualifications: Established residence in Hampden County and familiarity with local resources; Experience offering peer support and familiarity with peer support values and approaches; Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL)/Bicultural. A Plus: 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.); Familiarity with harm reduction approaches. PAY RATE: . \$19 to \$21 per hour based on completion of core trainings and bilingual/bicultural experience (English/Spanish or English/ASL). HOURS: 10 to 15 hours per week. NOTE: Per diem (filling in as needed when team members are on vacation, out sick, etc.) also available. Per Diem pay rate: \$18 to \$19 per hour. Initial application due date is Friday, September 13, 2024. If the position remains unfilled after that point, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, send a resume, and cover letter to info@wildfloweralliance.org. Your cover letter is the most important part! Use it as an opportunity to tell us why you are invested in this work, and how you meet the qualifications listed. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Video statements may be supplemented for people for whom writing is not accessible for any reason.