Program Coordinator (5385)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Alexandria, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating, monitoring, planning, and participating in the day-to-day operations of a Salvation Army program. This includes coordinating staff and VA shelter for individuals seeking entry into Salvation Army programs, participating in casework to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures, and preparing statistical reports. The role also involves developing and writing Annual Performance Reports (APRs), ensuring compliance with grant rules and regulations, and reporting issues to a supervisor. Additionally, the Program Coordinator supervises, oversees, accepts, and processes residents staying in the shelter overnight, plans and schedules the work of program personnel, interviews clients for eligibility, conducts meetings, develops intake and case plans, and manages grants to secure program funding.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field.
Two years progressively responsible experience performing social services work with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Driver License.
First aid and CPR certifications.
Certification required to dispense medication.
HMIS certification or ability to obtain license within 60 days of employment.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates, monitors, plans, and participates in the day-to-day operations of a Salvation Army program.
Coordinates staff and VA shelter for individuals seeking entry into Salvation Army programs.
Participates in casework ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures.
Prepares statistical reports.
Develops and writes Annual Performance Reports (APRs).
Ensures meeting compliance of rules and regulations of grants and reports issues to supervisor.
Supervises, oversees, accepts, and processes residents staying in shelter overnight.
Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of program personnel to include Housing Monitors and Cooks.
Interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions.
Conducts group and individual meetings with clients.
Develops intake and case plans for client.
Instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms.
Researches, finds, writes, and manages grants to ensure funding is secured to operate programs.
Prepares and files client records in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.