Join Us!

The Bridge welcomes applications from qualified and talented people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, and in their communities. Our staff members, who come from four continents and nearly 20 nations, are united in a commitment to provide state-of-the-art support to the children, adolescents and adults we serve. This isn’t just a job - it is a way of life that our staff find rewarding and meaningful.

To view positions currently available, please click here

There are three ways to apply for a vacant position:

1. Apply Online (click here)
2. Apply Via Mail
   Send an updated cover letter and resume outlining your work experience to: Recruitment & Training Coordinator; The Bridge; 4 Mann Street; Worcester, MA 01602.
3. Apply Via Fax
   Fax an updated cover letter and resume outlining your work experience to: Recruitment & Training Coordinator, fax: 508.755.2191.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (not all positions available at all times)

Special Education Teachers work at one of our three special education schools, which specialize in individualized teaching and academic support for youth with emotional disturbances.

Special Education Teacher Assistants are integral in the small special education classroom settings. Participate in lesson planning, teaching, crisis intervention and behavior management.

Program Managers provide services to consumers while overseeing the day to day operation of the program and managing counselors.

Clinicians provide services through traditional and DBT treatment models to individuals, groups and families within residential and non-residential settings.

Assistant Program Managers provide services to consumers while assisting with the day to day operation of the program.

Nurses provide oversight to medical care and medication administration for individuals served by the program. These professionals provide consultation and attend meetings with psychiatrists and other medical providers.

Senior Residential Counselors provide support, guidance, advocacy, case management, and empowerment to the individuals served in various residential settings located in the community. They also provide leadership to shifts and assist with some administrative duties.

Supported Housing Counselors provide supportive services including case management, guidance, advocacy, and empowerment to individuals living in their own apartments. A reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license are required.

Residential Counselors provide support, guidance, advocacy, case management, and empowerment to the individuals we serve in various residential settings located in the community.

Awake Overnight Workers provide safety and security for the program during the overnight hours. This position requires alertness throughout the night in order to conduct regular safety checks on the program residents.

Relief Staff positions are open throughout the agency - a great way to gain experience working with varied populations and program settings.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Bridge offers a New Employee Orientation program, certification programs for: Medication Administration Program (MAP), First Aid & CPR, Strategies of Limiting Violent Episodes (SOLVE), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training and multiple ongoing professional development opportunities.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive full-time benefits include Earned Time, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, 403(b) pension plan, Flexible Spending Accounts and 529 College Saving plans. In addition, The Bridge offers all employees opportunities for on-going training and professional development.

Medical Insurance plans available for full time employees

Fallon Direct Deductible Plan
$60.17 employee per month (individual)
$156.44 employee per month (family)

Fallon Select Deductible Plan
$125.89 employee per month (individual)
$319.16 employee per month (family)

Fallon Direct Plan
$105.69 employee per month (individual)
$274.80 employee per month (family)

Fallon Select Plan
$179.35 employee per month (individual)
$457.16 employee per month (family)

Delta Dental
$17.94 employee per month (individual)
$44.63 employee per month (family)

Tuition Reimbursement (after six months of full-time employment)
up to $1,000/year
teachers up to $2,000/year

Tuition Remission
Some qualified, state-sponsored courses at Massachusetts state institutions are tuition free

Earned Time (paid time off)
25 days first year of employment
32 days years 2-4 of employment
37 days years 5 and up of employment

Life Insurance
Equal to twice annual salary, 100% employer paid

Short-Term Medical Disability Insurance
100% employer paid

Flexible Spending Accounts Section 125
Pre-tax dollars flexible spending account for medical expenses & dependent care

Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
Payroll deducted and group discounted

403b Tax-Sheltered Annuity
With agency match after 1 year, 6 year vesting schedule

College Bound Fund 529 Plan

Flexible College Saving Program

Mortgage Affinity Program
Zero lender's fees; reduced closing costs; lowest price guarantee, friends and family, fast response time and superior customer service