Social Services Coordinator

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Cleveland, OH
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide traditional Corps social services to all clients including food, shelter referral, clothing, and utility assistance.  The ideal candidate requires a strong concentration in case management.

The Family Service Worker will interview and evaluate clients determining various problems and needs.  They will also provide emergency assistance to alleviate the immediate basic issues of food insecurity, utility disconnection, and emergency shelter referrals. The case manager will also provide referrals to outside agencies as needed. 

Duties will include execution of department seasonal programs (Christmas, Camp NEOSA (overnight), and Back to School) as well other department programs/events, as appropriate. 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for scheduling all utility appointments.

Maintain accurate record for corps Gas and electric allocations.

Complete and submit an end of month record for disbursed funds.

Maintain accurate balance sheet reflecting all voucher expenditures and remaining balances.

Established client file for those seeking emergency assistance.

Make referrals to various agencies throughout Greater Cleveland for needs beyond Salvation Army purview.

Keep record of number of monthly referrals given.

Work with the Corps Officer(s) for the support of social service programs within that corps.

Prepare monthly reports.

Recruit and register children for Camp NEOSA.

Accompany children to and from overnight camp sessions (CAMP NEOSA).

Organize and provide leadership for the monthly Produce Giveaway effort, including execution of the event.

Recruit and register neighborhood children for Christmas Distribution program.

Work at distribution site location on day of event.

Provide oversight and help in food pantry, as needed.

Qualifications:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

The food pantry department, department employees and volunteers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in human service field or minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field.

• LSW preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License.

• Must pass Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His Name without discrimination.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.



Reference: 202040552

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Social Services Coordinator

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Cleveland, OH
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide traditional Corps social services to all clients including food, shelter referral, clothing, and utility assistance.  The ideal candidate requires a strong concentration in case management.

The Family Service Worker will interview and evaluate clients determining various problems and needs.  They will also provide emergency assistance to alleviate the immediate basic issues of food insecurity, utility disconnection, and emergency shelter referrals. The case manager will also provide referrals to outside agencies as needed. 

Duties will include execution of department seasonal programs (Christmas, Camp NEOSA (overnight), and Back to School) as well other department programs/events, as appropriate. 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for scheduling all utility appointments.

Maintain accurate record for corps Gas and electric allocations.

Complete and submit an end of month record for disbursed funds.

Maintain accurate balance sheet reflecting all voucher expenditures and remaining balances.

Established client file for those seeking emergency assistance.

Make referrals to various agencies throughout Greater Cleveland for needs beyond Salvation Army purview.

Keep record of number of monthly referrals given.

Work with the Corps Officer(s) for the support of social service programs within that corps.

Prepare monthly reports.

Recruit and register children for Camp NEOSA.

Accompany children to and from overnight camp sessions (CAMP NEOSA).

Organize and provide leadership for the monthly Produce Giveaway effort, including execution of the event.

Recruit and register neighborhood children for Christmas Distribution program.

Work at distribution site location on day of event.

Provide oversight and help in food pantry, as needed.

Qualifications:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

The food pantry department, department employees and volunteers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in human service field or minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field.

• LSW preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License.

• Must pass Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His Name without discrimination.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.


Reference: 202040552

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