Director of Social Service (AC)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Norcross, GA

1d•$90,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring the administration of all social service programs within the department. This includes crisis intervention counseling, transitional living accommodations, emergency services, and financial, food, clothing, and furniture assistance. The Director supervises all department staff, ensures work compliance with policies and procedures, develops and enhances programs to meet community needs, administers the department budget, and secures funding for programs. They will also write grant proposals and ensure program operations comply with contract agreements. Additionally, this role involves community leadership through public speaking and promoting program services.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Human Service, Mental Health or a LCSW
Five years progressively responsible experience administering social service programs
At least two years in a supervisory capacity
Valid State Driver’s License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Nice To Haves

Social Work Certification or License preferred
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Designs and supervises the administration of all social service programs to include emergency shelters, family crisis intervention, transitional living shelters, domestic violence shelters, etc.
Develops, implements, and enforces program policies and procedures.
Evaluates program effectiveness and develops enhancements to improve overall operations and delivery of services.
Administers the FEMA program and all other rent and utility assistance programs; ensures program operations are in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Coordinates and monitors The Salvation Army program purchases.
Develops and administers a volunteer staffing program networked through existing community affiliates.
Provides a single point of communication between the end users and the UNITY team around HRIS issues.
Reviews and monitors monthly statistics representing department services; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
Researches and prepares various departmental reports for internal use as well as those required by grant contracts, United Way, utility companies, etc.
Performs community relations functions to promote programs by speaking to groups and coordinating volunteer efforts; serves as The Salvation Army representative with the media; serves as member of various community agency boards as requested; serves as liaison to the United Way.