SEIU Team Leader, Private Sector Human Services (Boston)

[Jason A. Stephany]

Team Leader, Private Sector Human Services

SEIU Local 509 – Watertown, MA (Boston)

 

 

ABOUT SEIU LOCAL 509

SEIU Local 509 represents nearly 20,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts. We provide a variety of social services to elders, at-risk children and people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities — as well as educational services in both public and private sector settings. From mental health clinicians and social workers to early childhood educators and university lecturers, Local 509 members are united in our mission to raise living standards for all working families while improving the quality and affordability of the services we provide.

 

SEIU Local 509 is part of the 2.1 million-member Service Employees International Union, the fastest-growing labor union in the United States. Focused on uniting workers in four sectors — public services, long term care, property services, and hospital systems — SEIU is the nation’s largest health care union, the largest property services union, the second-largest public employee union and the fastest-growing union in early childhood and higher education.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Local 509 is hiring a Team Leader for the union's Private Sector Human Services chapter. Working under the supervision of the President/Executive Director, this management position will lead and develop a statewide chapter of over 6,200 private sector human service workers who provide mental health, developmental disability, elder care and other social services. These are workers covered under multiple collective bargaining agreements across the state, so travel will be necessary.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

In addition to the duties of a Field Representative or Internal Organizer, the Private Sector Team Leader will…

•     Supervise private sector Field Representatives and Internal Organizers

•     Create, in cooperation with the private sector chapter leadership, bargaining standards — and a coordinated collective bargaining program for the overall local union

•     Lead contract negotiations with multiple employers

•     Oversee contract campaigns to build the power of private sector workers at the worksite level and within the local union

•     Direct internal organizing campaigns within private sector agencies

•     Develop capacity within the private sector to mobilize members in support of political efforts that defend services and improve wages and working conditions

•     Assist officers in development of the private sector chapter

•     Collaborate with the union's external organizing team to build power within the human services field 

 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the qualifications of a Field Representative or Internal Organizer, the Private Sector Team Leader must have…

•     A track record of success in contract negotiations and bargaining campaigns in the private sector

•     Significant experience with coordinated multi-employer bargaining efforts

•     Knowledge of the human service industry

•     Ability to lead, work with a team – including supervision and leadership development roles

•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, speaking and writing)

•     Ability to work under pressure and with people from diverse backgrounds

•     Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends 

 

SUPERVISION
The Private Sector Team Leader works under the President/Executive Director and the Chief of Staff  – who review work for effectiveness, timeliness, accuracy and conformance with relevant rules and regulations.

 

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

SEIU Local 509 offers competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) and a generous benefits package – including car allowance.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a strong 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:

 

Cliff Cohn
Chief of Staff

SEIU Local 509

100 Talcott Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472
EMAIL: cc...@seiu509.org

FAX:     617-924-8248

 

The deadline for application is May 6, 2016. No phone calls please.