Project SHARE Coordinator (7909)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Birmingham, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Project SHARE Coordinator for the Birmingham Area Command, located in Birmingham, AL paying $18 an hour. Typical hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a one hour lunch break. This is a 35 hour per week position.

Requirements

Two-year degree from an accredited technical or vocational school, and two years of experience performing clerical or social service work in an office or environment and two years of experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid state driver's license is required
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic social work and/or customer service related skills.
Knowledge of effective and efficient record-keeping and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the English language including proper grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

Administers and maintains client records for energy assistance programs to include: reviews and monitors client eligibility to ensure compliance with Project Share.
Recommends approval of applications that are outside the established guidelines on an emergency, or as-needed basis, maintaining proper documentation to support decisions; enters statistical information in computer on each application received; prepares the check request by attaching all pertinent documentation and forwards it to the Finance Department for payment of claims.
Maintains a current list of active agencies, updating records as necessary to revise phone numbers, mailing addresses, etc.; maintains current listing of case workers; ensures computer records and agency book contain identical information; mails agency sign-up sheets to agencies and assign code numbers as requested.
Attends quarterly Advisory Council meetings; presents reports of client successes, and problems, and highlights trends or noteworthy data: assists the Finance Department representative in answering the Advisory Council’s questions regarding financial and statistical reports; provides input on selection criteria.
Prepares and distributes meeting agenda and minutes.
Prepares and presents professional presentations to non-participating Alabama utility companies throughout the state to seek funding support for their counties and to build the project share program; answers questions regarding current programs and processes; prepares notes for management/administration to keep them well informed.