Private Sector Human Services – SEIU Local 509 (Boston, MA)
ABOUT SEIU LOCAL 509
SEIU Local 509 represents more than 17,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts — providing a variety of social services and educational opportunities for at-risk children, elders, and people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Local 509 has a commitment to advocate for good jobs and quality services to meet the varied needs of families throughout Massachusetts.
SEIU Local 509 is part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest and fastest-growing labor unions in the United States.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Local 509 is hiring a full-time, Field Representative in the union's Private Sector Human Services chapter. The Field Representative will organize and represent human service workers at agencies that provide mental health, developmental disability, elder care and other social services. Travel throughout the state may be necessary, along with infrequent out-of-state travel.
Local 509 anticipates transitioning to a new model of representation over the course of the year so the candidate must be open to such changes.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
· Build strong contract campaigns and negotiate successful agreements
· Work with members to enforce their contract and solve problems at work through the grievance and arbitration process
· Identify and develop member leaders
· Mobilize workers and other stakeholders around worksite issues
· Engage workers in building a powerful political program
· Involve members in organizing campaigns that bring a strong union voice to new populations
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience bargaining and enforcing contracts
· Familiarity with union organizing and contract/issue-based campaigns
· Experience working in human services or with human service workers preferred
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, speaking and writing)
· Strong commitment to the labor movement
· Ability to work both independently and part of a team
· Ability to work under pressure and with people from diverse backgrounds
· Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
· Possession of an insured, registered vehicle and a valid driver's license
SUPERVISION
The Field Representative works under the Director of the Private Sector team – who reviews work for effectiveness, timeliness, accuracy and conformance with relevant rules and regulations.
SALARY & BENEFITS
SEIU Local 509 offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package – including car allowance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity – women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter to:
Jon Grossman, Director of Private Sector Human Services
SEIU Local 509
100 Talcott Avenue, 2nd Floor
Watertown, MA 02472
FAX: 617-924-8248
The deadline for application is February 18, 2015. No phone calls please.
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